Moss Side murder probe: victim named as Javell Morgan but police now say he wasn’t shot dead

Greater Manchester police have named a man who died following an incident in Claremont Road, Moss Side, on Monday (15 August).

Javell Morgan, 20, from West Yorkshire, was found seriously injured just after midnight and despite efforts from emergency services, he was pronounced dead a short time afterwards.

Police originally said they believed Javell had died from being shot following a suspected ‘firearms discharge’.

However today they say a post mortem revealed he had died from being stabbed.

What have police said?

GMP’s Senior Investigating Officer, DCI Neil Higginson, said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Javell Morgan, as they try to process the devastating death of their loved one. They have requested privacy at this time.

“Now a Home Office post-mortem has been performed, we can confirm that Javell sadly died as a result of stab injuries, not by a shooting, as was originally thought.

“As the investigation progresses and all lines of enquiry explored, we are still keen to hear from anyone who may have any information to assist our ongoing investigation.

“Information can be given by calling 101, or by using our online LiveChat service on our website via www.gmp.police.uk. You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 and, anyone with information including photos or videos, can submit it to our dedicated public portal here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/06GMP22A55-PO1.”