Boy, 15, shot dead in street

A 15-year-old boy was shot dead as he walked along a street with friends, police in England said today.

The boy was walking along Caxton Street in Derby shortly after 9.15pm last night when he was shot in the chest.

He was taken to Derbyshire Royal Infirmary but died a short time later from his injuries.

Police said armed officers were sent to the scene. A helicopter and dog teams were also used to search for the boy's killers but they were not found.

The scene of the shooting, which happened in the Sunnyhill area of Derby, was cordoned off while forensics officers investigated.

Assistant Chief Constable Peter Goodman said: “This is a terrible tragedy in which a young teenager has lost his life. The public can rest assured that we are determined to bring the offenders to justice.

“The victim’s immediate family have been informed of his death and are being supported by officers. Our thoughts are with them at this difficult and distressing time.

“I would urge anyone who witnessed the shooting, or anyone with information about the incident, to come forward.”