Sheffield shooting: Murder probe as man found with wounds dies

Alex MossBBC News
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Emergency services were called to Callow Drive where the man was found

A man has died after being found with "serious gunshot injuries" in the street, police have said.

South Yorkshire Police said the man, in his 20s, was found by emergency services in Callow Drive in Sheffield shortly after 01:30 BST.

The force said the man, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene and a post-mortem examination would be carried out.

It said following his death, a murder investigation had been launched.

News imageThe scene of the shooting on Callow Drive, Sheffield
Detectives have appealed for information

Det Ch Insp Phil Etheridge said the force had a "number of specialist resources in the area since the early hours trying to piece together what happened".

"In the early stages of a murder investigation, inquiries progress at pace as we gather as much information as we can about the incident and who may be involved," he said.

"Therefore, I want to take this opportunity to urge anyone out there who might know something to come forward."

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