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Man dies after shooting in street Man dies after shooting in street
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A 25-year-old man has been shot dead in a street in Merseyside.A 25-year-old man has been shot dead in a street in Merseyside.
Officers found the victim, Daniel Keating, with bullet wounds to his body on Formosa Road in Fazakerly at about 1930 GMT on Friday. Officers found the victim, Daniel Keatinge, with bullet wounds to his body on Formosa Road in Fazakerly at about 1930 GMT on Friday.
He was treated by paramedics at the scene and then taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. He was treated by paramedics at the scene but was pronounced dead at hospital a short time later.
Detectives have revealed the gunman escaped on foot in the direction of Eagle Dene, along a footpath off Formosa Road.
We are determined to find the person responsible for the murder of Daniel Keatinge Det Supt Ian Mulcahey, Merseyside Police
He is described as 16 to 20 years old and wore dark clothing at the time of the shooting.
Merseyside Police said the incident was now being treated as a 'targeted attack'.
Forensic examinations of the scene have taken place and detectives have begun house-to-house inquiries. The area has been cordoned off.Forensic examinations of the scene have taken place and detectives have begun house-to-house inquiries. The area has been cordoned off.
A spokeswoman for Merseyside Police said: "The investigation is in its early stages and the motive for the attack remains unclear." Det Supt Ian Mulcahey said: "We are determined to find the person responsible for the murder of Daniel Keatinge.
High visibility patrols of the Fazakerly area took place throughout the night and will continue in the coming days, police said. "Tackling gun crime is a top priority for Merseyside Police and we will not tolerate firearms on the streets of Merseyside.
"At the moment the motive for the attack is unknown.
"The investigation is in its early stages and we are appealing to the public to come forward with information that could help us. "
High visibility patrols of the Fazakerly area have been stepped up and will continue throughout the night.