Man, 32, dies after suspected shooting during broad daylight in Manchester as 33-year-old is arrested on suspicion of murder and second suspect is on the run
- A 32-year-old man died in a suspected shooting in east Manchester on Saturday
- Police arrested a 33-year-old man and are searching for a second suspect
A man has been killed in a ‘targeted’ suspected shooting in Manchester, police have said.
A 32-year-old man was pronounced dead by first responders after reports of gunfire in broad daylight on Welland Street, Openshaw, East Manchester at 2pm on Saturday.
A 33-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and police are searching for a second suspect who fled the scene shortly afterwards.
An air ambulance was scrambled to a nearby park and a police cordon has been in place since the death as forensic officers investigate. Additional officers have been sent to the area this evening.
Detectives are appealing for information and CCTV footage and encouraging witnesses to come forward.
A man died at the scene in east Manchester on Saturday afternoon. Police cordoned off the area while forensic officers moved in
Police cordoned off Welland Street on Saturday afternoon following a suspected shooting. A second suspect is believed to have absconded after the death of a man in his thirties
Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst, said: ‘Firstly, my thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time.
‘We are in the early stages of our investigation, and a team of officers are working extremely hard to understand a comprehensive timeline of events that will help us piece together what has happened this afternoon.
‘Though we believe this was a targeted attack, we recognise that incidents of this nature will understandably cause concern in communities across Greater Manchester.
‘There will be an increase of highly visible police officers in the area over the coming days and anyone with any concerns is encouraged to come and speak to us.
‘Whilst we are appealing for information to trace a second suspect seen leaving the scene, I would urge people who were in the area at the time of the incident, or anyone who has mobile or CCTV footage that may be of interest to police to contact us as a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to our investigation.
‘We are also appealing to motorists and residents in the area, who may have captured anything on Dashcam, CCTV or doorbell cameras to contact us.
‘Every bit of evidence is crucial to the investigation and will be treated with the strictest confidence.’
