A MURDER investigation is under way after a man was gunned down.
He was found suffering from gun shot wounds outside a suburban house just after midnight last night.
The man, who was in his 40s, died at the roadside.
Police scientists were due to scour the scene, on South Cantril Avenue, West Derby, today.
A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “Emergency services were called at around 12.10am after a man in his 40s was found outside a property on South Cantril Avenue with gun shot wounds.
“He was declared dead at the scene by ambulance staff.
“High visibility patrols have been stepped up in the area and the scene has been cordoned off for forensic examination.”
He added that anyone with information should call police on 0151 709 6010 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
