Company director Liam Smith, a 38-year-old father-of-two, was shot and doused in acid in the village of Shevington, Wigan, last Thursday night (November 24).Police have confirmed he was discovered by a member of the public - a neighbour who emerged from his home and found Mr Smith on the pavement a short distance away from his own home.READ MORE:Man and child arrested after huge cannabis farm worth £500k found in pubThe victim was attacked where he was discovered, police have confirmed.Detective Chief Inspector Gina Brennand from GMP’s Major Incident Team, who is leading the investigation, said: "This is a shocking murder of a much-loved family man.Read more of today's top stories hereREAD NEXT:- Manchester council wants to SHUT Strangeways prison and move it out of city- Woman, 23, left with horror injuries after accidentally falling out of window and plunging 40ft to the ground in Manchester- Boy, 11, rushed to hospital after being hit by vehicle on busy main roadDriver accused of causing friend's death says crash was 'tragic accident'Manchester institution Yang Sing reveals reopening plans a year after closing its doors"