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| Murder inquiry after gun killing | Murder inquiry after gun killing |
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| Detectives have begun a murder investigation after a 40-year-old man was shot dead on Merseyside. | |
| Officers found Colin Smith's body outside a row of shops near the Millhouse pub in Alderwood Avenue in Speke at 2000 GMT on Tuesday. | |
| Police said Mr Smith victim was "targeted". He was pronounced dead where he was found and house-to house inquires have been carried out. | |
| A post-mortem examination was carried out on Wednesday. | |
| Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward, especially those who might have noticed anything suspicious before the shooting. | Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward, especially those who might have noticed anything suspicious before the shooting. |
| 'Meticulous investigation' | 'Meticulous investigation' |
| Most shops in the area were closed at the time but detectives said people at a newsagent and gym that were open may have seen something. | Most shops in the area were closed at the time but detectives said people at a newsagent and gym that were open may have seen something. |
| Ch Supt Lol Carr said: "It wasn't a random shooting and we have a lot more police in the area to reassure the public. | Ch Supt Lol Carr said: "It wasn't a random shooting and we have a lot more police in the area to reassure the public. |
| "There's nothing for people to be too frightened about. | "There's nothing for people to be too frightened about. |
| "The investigation is meticulous but we will get to the bottom of it." | "The investigation is meticulous but we will get to the bottom of it." |