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The Independent UK
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Bury shooting: Murder investigation after 18-year-old killed

An 18-year-old boy has died after a shooting in Bury.

The teenager, who has not been named, was found on Chesham Road at about 21:35 on Wednesday, Greater Manchester Police said.

He was taken to hospital where he later died of his injuries.

Chief Superintendent Stuart Ellison, said: “This incident has resulted in a young man very sadly losing his life. I would like to start by saying that our thoughts are with his loved ones at this heart-breaking time and specially trained officers are doing everything they can to support them through this.

“Although we are in the early stages of our investigation, officers are carrying out extensive enquiries and following a number of lines of enquiry. We are committed to identifying the person responsible for this murder and ensuring that they face justice."

No arrests have been made.

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