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Murder probe launched after Telford shooting

Liam Ball Picture of the scene at Bridges Business Park in HorsehayLiam Ball
Police were called to reports of a shooting at a Telford business park at about midday

A 20-year-old man has died after being found at a business park with gunshot wounds.

The West Mercia force said it was called to reports of a shooting on Bridges Business Park in Horsehay, Telford, at about midday.

There emergency crews found the victim who was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

A murder investigation is under way and a cordon remains at the site while inquiries continue.

Supt Jim Baker said it was not believed there was a wider risk to the public, but officers would be on patrol in the area to offer reassurance.

"This is clearly a very serious and tragic incident that has seen a young man lose his life and our thoughts are very much with his family and friends at this sad time," he added.

Police at the scene in Horsehay
The area remains behind a cordon, West Mercia Police says

Earlier police reports suggested the victim may have been shot at from a vehicle.

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