Some more on the injuries suffered.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy says Olivia's mum suffered a gunshot to her wrist.

She adds the 35-year-old man who was chased also suffered a number of gunshots to his upper body and was taken to hospital by friends.

Arriving officers could see just how poorly Olivia was, Chief Constable Kennedy says, adding the child was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital where she died.

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Chief Constable Serena Kennedy says now is not the time to remain tight-lipped, but is a time for the community to come together.

The use of guns is unacceptable, and those who use them need to be held to account, she says.

She adds no family should have to experience a loss like this.

Chief Constable Kennedy is outlining how events unfolded during last night's attack now, saying how officers arrived at the house in Dovecot to find three people.

These were Olivia and her mum, who was shot in the hand during the incident.

A 35-year-old man was being chased by a gunman who then forced his way into the home.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy says the family of Olivia are the third to have lost a family member in violent circumstances this week.

She said their thoughts remain with their families.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy says Olivia's family are absolutely devastated, inconsolable and heartbroken.

She says the murder has rocked the community.

The nine-year-old killed in a shooting in Liverpool last night has been named as Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Chief Constable Serena Kennedy says.

The press conference with Merseyside Police is about to begin.

Police are expected to give an update on the shooting incident in Dovecot, Liverpool, which resulted in the death of a nine-year-old girl.

We'll be bringing you live updates.

Harry Doyle, Assistant Mayor of Liverpool and Councillor for Knotty Ash, says people woke up in disbelief this morning to the news of the incident.

"A lot of people are shaken today in the community," he told the BBC, noting that the shooting happened on the 15th anniversary of the fatal shooting of 11-year-old Rhys Jones in the city.

"I live locally myself... There's absolutely no place for this sort of violence on our streets, particularly when we think of children and their lives ahead of them," he said.

He also appealed for people to come forward with information, saying "someone knows what happened" and justice is needed for the girl and her family.

Doyle adds the "wall of silence" of not sharing information with the police "goes out the window" when a child is killed.

He said he and other leaders would be meeting with police later to see what action could be taken to keep people safe in their homes as well as keeping guns and knives off the streets.

The press conference was due to start at 12:30, but there is a slight delay.

Currently, there are two empty chairs with numerous microphones standing opposite them.

There is of course plenty of media attention and we'll bring you the latest as it happens.

Rowan Bridge
Reporting from Dovecot area of Liverpool

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As you walk around the extensive police cordon, shock is etched on local people’s faces.

Many only found out this morning what had happened. In the houses nearest, people know the girl who died, but they don’t want to speak to the media. Those that do talk of their fear for themselves.

One couple I spoke to heard what they thought were four gunshots last night. They’re now scared not just for their young child, but for themselves too.

Another woman who has lived in the area for decades told me maybe it was time to leave. The killing of a nine-year-old girl has had a deep effect on those who live here.

We're expecting to hear from Merseyside Police at 12.30.

Chief Constable Serena Kennedy and Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen will be speaking at the force's headquarters in Rose Hill about the shooting.

Stick with us as we bring you the latest updates.

Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson has described the killing as an “appalling act of evil”.

The girl was shot on the same day the city marked the 15th anniversary of the killing of 11-year-old Rhys Jones, who was shot in Croxteth on 22 August 2007.

Anderson is urging anyone with information to come forward.

“Fifteen years to the day that Rhys Jones was murdered, another innocent child of our city becomes a victim to gun crime," she said.

• A nine-year-old girl died after being shot in the chest at a house in the Dovecot area of Liverpool at 22:00 BST last night
• A man also suffered gunshot wounds to his body and a woman was shot in the hand during the incident in Kingsheath Avenue
• Merseyside Police described the crime as "truly shocking" and "abhorrent" and said the unknown man who carried out the shootings was a "cowardly individual"
• A large cordon is in place around the scene - police are expected to hold a press conference at 12:30 BST
• Mayor of Liverpool Joanne Anderson has described the incident as an "appalling act of evil" and appealed for people with information to come forward
• The girl’s next of kin have been informed

Stay with us for the latest.

Good morning and thanks for joining our live coverage following the fatal shooting of a nine-year-old girl in Liverpool.

Merseyside Police will be holding a press conference at about 12:30 BST at the force’s headquarters in Rose Hill.

A huge cordon is in place in the Dovecot area, where the shooting took place, as officers pursue their investigation.