Man Shot Dead In Manchester

Investigations are underway after a man was shot dead in Baguley in Manchester.

The 44 year old was sitting in a parked car on Floatshall Road when shots were fired into it at around 11.15pm yesterday (Monday 13th June).

He was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

A post mortem will take place before the victim is named.

A spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said:

'Police are investigating after a man was shot dead in south Manchester.

'At about 11.15pm on Monday June 13 2011, police were called to Floatshall Road in Baguley following reports that a man had been shot.

'Officers attended and discovered the man had been sat in a parked car when shots were fired into the vehicle.

'A 44-year-old man was taken to hospital but died a short time later.

'A murder investigation has been launched and inquiries are ongoing.'