A homicide investigation has been launched after a girl died and a number of folks have been injured in a capturing incident close to Liverpool, British police stated.
Merseyside Police stated officers have been known as to the Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey Village, Wallasey round 11.50 pm (2150 GMT) on Saturday following studies of gunshots.
A younger lady was taken to hospital with an damage in step with a gunshot wound and later died, police stated.
Three males have been additionally taken to hospital with gunshot wounds and various others have been injured within the incident.
Detective Superintendent David McCaughrean stated: “This investigation is in the very early stages and we understand that this is a truly shocking and devastating incident that has happened just before Christmas Day in a busy venue full of young people.
“We have various officers at Wallasey Village who’re finishing up in depth enquiries to grasp precisely what has taken place and take fast motion.
“A woman has tragically lost her life at Christmas whilst several people are being treated in hospital and our thoughts and condolences are with the victim’s family.
“I’d ask anybody who was within the Lighthouse in Wallasey Village final night time who witnessed the incident or has cell or CCTV footage of what occurred to contact us as a matter of urgency as they might have data which is important to our investigation.
“We believe that the gunman left the pub car park in a dark coloured vehicle – possibly a dark coloured Mercedes shortly after the shooting and we are keen to hear from anyone who saw this to contact us immediately.”
