Man dead after double street shooting in Liverpool

Merseyside Police have confirmed that an investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead and another man seriously injured in Norris Green this morning.

Emergency services were called to Ravensthorpe Green at about 1am to a report that two men had been injured after being shot at in the street.

On arrival officers found a man, believed to be in his 30s, who was declared dead at the scene by paramedics and a man, who is believed to be in his 20s, with a gunshot injuries.

The injured man was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment. At this time his condition is described as being critical.

The scene has been cordoned off, House-to-house enquiries are underway and high- visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area.

Police say the motive for the shooting is not yet clear and officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

An investigation to establish the full circumstances of the incident is underway.