A man who died after being shot in the face inside an Old Swan flat has been named.
Police and forensics surrounded a block of flats on Haslingden Close on Monday, January 29, after reports a man had entered a flat and shot another man inside. The 50-year-old victim was airlifted to hospital with a serious gunshot injury to his face.
He was described as being in a critical condition in hospital but has now died from his injuries. The victim was today named as Peter Hale.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. In an update on Sunday, Merseyside Police confirmed Shay Walker, 25, of Stoneycroft, has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
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He is due to appear at Wirral Remand Court today, February 5.
In a statement issued on Sunday, Detective Chief Inspector Jason Pye said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the victim who has sadly died today. Although a man has been charged, our investigation is ongoing and we are still appealing for anyone with information about this incident to please get in touch.
“We understand that every single incident is one too many, and I would like to reassure everyone that we are doing everything we can to remove guns from our communities and are determined and relentless in our pursuit to prevent such violent offences and the use of firearms.
“We use every piece of legislation and focus our resources towards removing weapons from our streets and target those willing to use them. This includes the use of Dispersal Zones, Public Space Protection Orders, Criminal Behaviour Orders and, when necessary and proportionate, our stop and search powers.
“We simply will not tolerate the use of firearms in Merseyside, and will relentlessly pursue anyone who uses them to cause fear and harm in the heart of our communities.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook quoting reference 24000128746. CCTV and video footage can be submitted HERE.
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