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A 15-year-old boy has been found shot dead in Moss Side, Manchester.A 15-year-old boy has been found shot dead in Moss Side, Manchester.
The boy was found unconscious and no longer breathing after police were called to a shooting incident in the early hours of Saturday.The boy was found unconscious and no longer breathing after police were called to a shooting incident in the early hours of Saturday.
The Raby Street area has been sealed off while investigators carry out a detailed search.The Raby Street area has been sealed off while investigators carry out a detailed search.
Greater Manchester Police confirmed they had started a murder investigation and they urged anyone with information about the killing to come forward.Greater Manchester Police confirmed they had started a murder investigation and they urged anyone with information about the killing to come forward.
The murder follows a series of shootings involving rival gangs in the south Manchester district.The murder follows a series of shootings involving rival gangs in the south Manchester district.
Superintendent Tony Cook said: "We have reason to believe this was not a random shooting."Superintendent Tony Cook said: "We have reason to believe this was not a random shooting."
It is expected a post-mortem examination will be conducted by a Home Office pathologist on Saturday.