Murder Investigation over Shooting

    Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a targeted shooting in Leeds. 

    At around 1.20pm yesterday, police received a report of a man having been shot outside a barber's shop, in Gathorne Terrace, Harehills. 

    Police and ambulance attended the scene and found 19-year-old Raheem Wilks seriously injured.

    He was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment but was pronounced dead later that evening. 

    A scene remains in place in Gathorne Terrace and is undergoing forensic examination as enquiries continue. 

    A 49-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in custody.

    Anyone with any information is asked to contact the police via 101.

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