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Witness appeal follows shootings Witness appeal follows shootings
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Community leaders have called for witnesses to come forward after a 23-year-old man was killed during a night of shootings in Manchester.Community leaders have called for witnesses to come forward after a 23-year-old man was killed during a night of shootings in Manchester.
The man was shot dead and two others, including a teenager, were injured in two incidents on Friday.The man was shot dead and two others, including a teenager, were injured in two incidents on Friday.
The 23-year-old died in a drive-by shooting that left another man hurt in Frobisher Close, Chorlton-on-Medlock.The 23-year-old died in a drive-by shooting that left another man hurt in Frobisher Close, Chorlton-on-Medlock.
Minutes later, a 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg near Hulme Park. Police have not said if the two are linked.Minutes later, a 14-year-old boy was shot in the leg near Hulme Park. Police have not said if the two are linked.
Community plea
Both incidents occurred close to midnight near each other.Both incidents occurred close to midnight near each other.
Community plea
Tony Winter, co-ordinator of community group Manchester Street Pastors, asked for anyone with information to contact the police.Tony Winter, co-ordinator of community group Manchester Street Pastors, asked for anyone with information to contact the police.
"I think people need to recognise that on these occasions when people die, then they need to come forward because it's no longer the natural community, because it's not natural for people to die," he said."I think people need to recognise that on these occasions when people die, then they need to come forward because it's no longer the natural community, because it's not natural for people to die," he said.
"None of us here are saying that this isn't a dreadful problem, but I am encouraged and I think we are all encouraged by the fact that you can see this response from the community, and all parts of the community, to come together and to continue the good work that has been going.""None of us here are saying that this isn't a dreadful problem, but I am encouraged and I think we are all encouraged by the fact that you can see this response from the community, and all parts of the community, to come together and to continue the good work that has been going."
A bike was recovered from the scene of the shooting in Hulme
It is thought shots were fired from a green Honda Legend and another car, travelling along Marksfield Avenue in Chorlton-on-Medlock.It is thought shots were fired from a green Honda Legend and another car, travelling along Marksfield Avenue in Chorlton-on-Medlock.
Shots were fired from cars into Frobisher Close, towards a group of people gathered on the street.Shots were fired from cars into Frobisher Close, towards a group of people gathered on the street.
The cars drove off but the Honda was later found abandoned and has been seized for forensic examination.The cars drove off but the Honda was later found abandoned and has been seized for forensic examination.
The two men shot in Chorlton-on-Medlock went to Manchester Royal Infirmary.The two men shot in Chorlton-on-Medlock went to Manchester Royal Infirmary.
A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said it had taken a boy from Stretford Road in Hulme to Hope Hospital in Salford, suffering serious gunshot wounds to his right leg.A spokeswoman for North West Ambulance Service said it had taken a boy from Stretford Road in Hulme to Hope Hospital in Salford, suffering serious gunshot wounds to his right leg.
A police spokesperson said armed and unarmed officers were patrolling the area.A police spokesperson said armed and unarmed officers were patrolling the area.
Hospital officials also confirmed a police armed guard was in place at Manchester Royal Infirmary.Hospital officials also confirmed a police armed guard was in place at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
Police have sealed off the areas while forensic examinations take place.Police have sealed off the areas while forensic examinations take place.
'Difficult time''Difficult time'
The shootings are the latest in a series of gun-related incidents in Manchester in recent weeks.The shootings are the latest in a series of gun-related incidents in Manchester in recent weeks.
A bike was recovered from the scene of the shooting in Hulme
A 24-year-old man, Ucal Chin, of Frobisher Close in Chorlton-on-Medlock, was killed in a drive-by shooting near his home last month.A 24-year-old man, Ucal Chin, of Frobisher Close in Chorlton-on-Medlock, was killed in a drive-by shooting near his home last month.
And a teenage boy was injured in a drive-by shooting on Hartington Road in Moss Side last week.And a teenage boy was injured in a drive-by shooting on Hartington Road in Moss Side last week.
Ch Supt David Keller, of Greater Manchester Police, said it was "a difficult time" in the fight against gun crime.Ch Supt David Keller, of Greater Manchester Police, said it was "a difficult time" in the fight against gun crime.
"There is a problem in terms of getting people to come forward, but what I would say is that over the years we have had some significant successes."There is a problem in terms of getting people to come forward, but what I would say is that over the years we have had some significant successes.
"People have come forward to give evidence and to give information."People have come forward to give evidence and to give information.
He added: "We've had a lot of successes and we're just having a difficult time at the moment."He added: "We've had a lot of successes and we're just having a difficult time at the moment."