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Man fatally wounded in Salford street shooting | Man fatally wounded in Salford street shooting |
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A 23-year-old man has died after he was shot at close range in a Salford street in an "unprovoked attack". | |
Armed response officers were called to Ordsall Lane just after 01:30 GMT following reports shots had been fired. | |
Police said the university student was with friends when they were approached by two men. | |
He was shot by one of the men, described as white, in his mid-20s, and of slim build, using a handgun. The men then fled towards Asgard Drive. | |
The gunman was said to be wearing a grey top and his accomplice was described as of heavier build and wearing a black jacket. | |
'No obvious motive' | |
Greater Manchester Police have increased patrols in the area and officers from the force's Major Incident Team are working alongside neighbourhood officers investigating the shooting. | |
Chief Supt Kevin Mulligan said: "Our deepest sympathies go out to the man's family and friends at this very traumatic time. | |
"Our investigation remains at an early stage and we are building up a picture of what happened, but there appears to be no obvious motive for killing of a young student who was simply visiting Manchester for the festive period. | |
"I believe the answers to who did this will lie in our community. | |
"Someone will know who was responsible and I want to implore those people to be courageous. | |
"Please, if you know something, then do what is right and come forward - anonymously if necessary. | |
"If it was your brother, son, husband or friend who was killed while visiting another city you would want justice, so please help us do the same." | |
Witnesses or anyone with information about the killing should contact police or Crimestoppers. | Witnesses or anyone with information about the killing should contact police or Crimestoppers. |