A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally shot in Aintree.
Police were called to the Liver Industrial Estate just after 11.10pm on Sunday following a report from the North West Ambulance Service paramedics.
A 19-year-old man, later identified as Ellis Cox, was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
A police cordon is currently in place at the scene while crime scene investigators carry out forensic examinations. Extensive CCTV enquiries are being carried out in the area and house-to-house inquiries are taking place.
High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area to provide reassurance and officers will be available to speak to anyone who may have concerns.
Head of the investigation Mark Baker said: “This was an appalling and tragic incident in which a young man has lost his life, and our thoughts first and foremost are with his family, who are trying to come to terms with his loss.
“I would appeal to anyone who may have seen him to come forward as their information could be vital.
“Whilst this happened on an industrial estate, there are residential homes nearby and I would urge anyone who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or who heard anything, to come forward so we can give his family answers and bring his killer or killers to justice.
“I would appeal to any motorists who may have captured footage on their dashcam to come forward even if it appears to be innocuous.
“It could prove vital to our efforts to deliver justice for this young man and his family. It is essential that people with information, no matter how small, to please contact us as it might be vital to the investigation.
If you have any information at all on this incident, please call 101, DM @MerPolCC or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 1121 of 23 June. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.