A murder enquiry has been launched after a woman was found dead with 'injuries consistent with gunshot wounds' in Liverpool.
Police had rushed to Leinster Road just after 12.40am today.
They found the body of a woman in the back garden of a property. She was then taken to hospital where she was pronounced dead.
Officers are on the hunt for any information regarding a vehicle which was driven 'erratically' in the area.
They believe it may aid investigations into the woman's death.
Detective Superintendent Mark Baker, of Merseyside Police, said: 'This investigation is in the very early stages and while we understand the public will be very shocked and concerned by what has happened we have a number of officers at the scene who are carrying out extensive enquiries to understand what has taken place and take immediate action.
'A woman has tragically lost her life today and I want the public to be reassured that we will do everything we can to find who is responsible and bring them to justice.
'I would ask anyone who was in the area of Leinster Road in the early hours of this morning who saw or heard anything or thinks they have captured anything significant on their doorbell camera or dashcam to contact us as a matter of urgency as they may have information which is vital to our investigation.
'I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a vehicle being driven erratically in the area around Prescot Road.'
Enquiries are ongoing to formally identify the woman and inform her next of kin.
House to house and CCTV investigations have been carried out in the local area.
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