A teenager was shot dead in the street after neighbours heard “loud bangs” in the area.
Emergency services were called to Boode Croft, in Stockbridge Village, at around 6.30pm on Thursday to reports of a shooting.
When paramedics arrived, the 19-year-old man was found bleeding and injured on the floor.
He had suffered a serious gunshot wound and despite ambulance workers tireless attempts of CPR, he died a short time later.
Police have now launched a murder investigation into the shooting and blocked off the scene where the teen was killed.
Forensics officers are currently combing the area for evidence as police appeal for witnesses to come forward.
Senior night reporter Jenny Kirkham is providing updates from the scene on Boode Croft, where a large cordon remains in place.
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In a statement, a spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “Detectives have launched a murder inquiry following a fatal shooting in Stockbridge Village this evening.
“Emergency Services were called to Boode Croft at about 6.30pm following reports that a man had been shot.
“When officers arrived at the scene they found the victim, a 19-year-old local man, who was suffering from a serious gunshot wound.
“Paramedics provided CPR at the scene, but sadly they were unable to save the victim.
“The area has been cordoned off whilst forensic examinations are carried out and house-to-house inquiries are underway.
“And high visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to reassure the local community.
“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.
