Detectives in America have released disturbing CCTV footage of two tourists from Liverpool being shot in the back outside a bar in Los Angeles.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) released the footage as part of an appeal for information on a fugitive suspected of carrying out the brutal attack in the Venice Beach area, in the early hours of July 30.
The ECHO understands one of the two victims, described as "UK tourists" by the LAPD, is from the Huyton area while the other is also from Liverpool.
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A statement from the LAPD said detectives from its Pacific Division are hunting for Brandon Manyo Dixon, who the force said should be considered "armed and dangerous". A statement from the force said: "The suspect, the suspect’s friend and two United Kingdom tourists were involved in a verbal argument outside a heavily populated bar in the 20 block of Windward Avenue.
"The argument escalated into a physical fight and then turned violent when the suspect chased after both tourists with a gun. As the tourists ran away, the suspect shot the tourists and then fled on foot from the scene. Both victims sustained significant wounds from the gunshots and were hospitalised for their injuries. The shooting was captured on video.
"Brandon Manyo Dixon has been identified as the person involved in the attempted murder of the United Kingdom victims. Dixon should be considered armed and dangerous. If you see him, call 911 for immediate assistance."
The ECHO understands the men are both recovering from their wounds.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Pacific Division Robbery Detective Jurado D: (310) 482-6369, C: (323) 229-6286 or via email at 32284@lapd.online. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477).
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