Killers flee on electric bikes after shooting man dead
A man has died after being shot in the chest by killers who fled on electric bikes.
The victim, who was in his 20s, was found with gunshot wounds just before midnight in Liverpool.
He was given CPR at the scene ion Lavrock Bank, Toxteth, but he died soon after arriving at hospital.
A manhunt has been launched to find two suspects seen riding off on electric bikes.
Both were wearing dark clothing, police said
Forensic experts are investigating the scene, while officers are going door-to-door to gather more information today.
A post-mortem will be carried out to officially establish the cause of death.
Chief Inspector Col Rooney said: ‘The investigation is in its infancy and officers are working hard to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting and to identify those responsible.
‘I understand this will be shocking for the local community, but I would like to reassure them that we have increased patrols in the area and we are carrying out a number of lines of enquiry.
‘If anyone has any information that would help us with our investigation, or who saw or heard anything suspicious before or after the incident I would encourage them to come forward and tell us what they know.
‘I would ask also ask that if anyone has CCTV, or ring doorbell, footage that could help us to get in touch urgently.’
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