Officers were called at 11.40pm on Tuesday to Lavrock Bank in Toxteth where they found a seriously injured man believed to be in his 20s with a gunshot wound to his upper body. CPR was performed at the scene until an ambulance arrived and took him to hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later. Police believe there were two attackers, both wearing dark clothing, who were seen leaving the scene on e-bikes. An investigation is underway and crime scene investigators are carrying out forensic examinations, the force said in a statement. Officers are also completing house-to-house inquiries and will review security footage to identify the perpetrators and establish the circumstances. Chief Inspector Colonel Rooney said: “The investigation is at an early stage and officers are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and identify those responsible. “I understand this will come as a shock to the local community but I would like to reassure them that we have increased patrols in the area and are conducting a number of lines of enquiry. “If anyone has any information that would assist us in our investigation, or who saw or heard anything suspicious before or after the incident, I would urge them to come forward and tell us what they know. “I would also like to ask if anyone has CCTV or doorbell footage that could help us get in touch as a matter of urgency.” Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting calendar 1259 of 16 August.
