Teenager murdered in Knowsley
A 19-year-old has been shot in Stockbridge Village
A murder investigation's underway this morning (Friday 13 November) after a teenager was shot in Stockbridge Village.
Emergency Services were called to Boode Croft at about 6.30pm yesterday.
When they arrived at the scene, the victim, a 19-year-old local man, was suffering from a serious gunshot wound.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the man died at the scene.
A cordon has been put in place while police carry out forensic examinations, and officers have also stepped up patrols in the area.
Merseyside Police say a Home Office post mortem will be carried out to establish the cause of death.
Detective Inspector Tony O'Brien, said: "The investigation is in its early stages and extensive inquiries are being carried out to establish the motive and to identify those responsible.
"This was a cold blooded, targeted attack on a residential street which has taken away the life of a young man and tonight a family are mourning their tragic loss. The people responsible for this attack knew exactly what they were doing and they need to be caught.
"There is no place in Merseyside for firearms, or those who use them and bring fear to our communities. We need members of the public to come forward with information so we can keep our streets safe. I would urge anyone who saw anything, or who has any information, which could help us with our enquiries to contact us urgently. You may not think that the information you have is significant but it could help us with our enquiries."
Anyone who has any information which could help detectives with their inquiries is asked to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.