Moss Side shooting: man dies after gun incident in Claremont Road, Manchester

A man has died after being shot in Moss Side.

Greater Manchester police were called to Claremont Road at 12.15am today (Monday 15 August) to reports of a ‘firearm discharge.’

A man aged 20 was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital but pronounced dead shortly afterwards. He has been identified by police and his family informed but his name has not yet been made public.

The incident happened after a busy weekend in Moss Side which saw thousands of people gather to celebrate Manchester Caribbean Carnival in nearby Alexandra Park.

Police have cordoned off Princess Parkway and Claremont Road and have asked people to avoid the area.

It comes around two weeks after a 16-year-old girl was hurt in a gun incident in Quinney Crescent in Moss Side, though police have said they do not think the incidents are linked at this stage.

What have police said?

Detective Superintendent Jude Holmes, said: “Firstly, my thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this extremely difficult time in what is a devastating incident.

“Whilst the investigation is ongoing and at its early stages, we’re working extremely hard to understand the full circumstances.

“Our response has included increased patrols in the immediate area to keep the community safe, whilst a lot of work has been undertaken overnight and will continue today.

“Any details that may help us is asked to get in touch, as we know there were a number of potential witnesses to this serious incident.”

Detective Superintendent David Meeney added: ““We are appealing to anyone who was in the Claremont Road area in the early hours of this morning, who may have seen something that could help us in tracking down the perpetrator(s). We know there had to be witnesses to this offence, as people made their way home from Moss Side Carnival.

“The investigation is in its early stages, but we are committed to identifying the person or persons who committed this horrendous act of violence and bring them to justice.”

• Anyone with information is asked to contact Greater Manchester Police on 101 quoting log number 40 of 15 August 2022.

Or you can anonymously call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.