Police have confirmed that a second man has now died following a shooting in Moss Side in the early hours of this morning
Earlier a 36 year old man was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at hospital and a man in his 20s said to have been in a critical condition has since sadly died. Their next of kins have been informed.
Police have confirmed that the shots were fired Caythorpe Street
Detective Inspector Andrew Butterworth, of GMP’s Major Incident Team, said: “Firstly, our thoughts are with the victims’ loved ones, who are understandably devastated. Specialist officers are doing everything they can to support them at this time.
“A thorough and fast-paced investigation is already well underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and arrest those responsible. As we speak, dedicated teams of officers are carrying out house to house enquiries and reviewing CCTV.
“We are aware that, a number of hours before this incident, there was a community event in Moss Side. This event was attended by Greater Manchester Police along with local people and partner agencies – it was not an illegal rave and it had concluded prior to this incident. It does appear that the incident took place at what we believe was an unplanned event near to the location of the earlier community event.
“We know that there were a number of people in the area at the time and, if they haven’t already, I appeal directly to them or anyone else with information, photographs of videos which may aid our investigation to contact police straight away.
“The local community will be devastated to learn about this tragic loss of life, we are working hard to try and reassure the community, talking to people and trying to offer some reassurance. We know that the impact on young people in particular will be significant and will be working with Manchester City Council to help people who have been traumatised by this terrible crime”
Local MP Lucy Powell said on twitter
“ We are all devastated about what happened in Moss Side last night. My thoughts are with the families and friends of those who died.
I appeal to those who were there to come forward and assist the police. This is not our Moss Side and let’s not let it be.”
