A woman was shot dead at a Kent pub on Valentine’s Day. Police investigate; suspect search ongoing.
Police identified the woman as Lisa Smith, 43 years old. Lisa Smith died at the scene. Her family has been notified, and police are investigating the murder.
The suspect knew Lisa Smith and ran away after the shooting. Police are searching for this man; here’s what we know so far about this incident.
The pub landlady spoke to Sky News, stating she heard two loud bangs while working and that people were screaming and crying. She tried to get people inside for safety as it was early evening, and people were arriving.
The pub closed after the shooting but reopened later, according to a pub spokesperson. The pub posted a statement online, sending condolences to the victim’s family and asking for respect during this time.
Police received a call at 7:02 p.m. reporting a disturbance at the pub on Valentine’s Day. The victim has been named as Lisa Smith, 43 years old, from Slough.
Police went to the Queen Elizabeth II bridge and found a car they linked to the crime, also finding a gun inside. The suspect was seen on the bridge on the wrong side of a barrier.
Police are searching the River Thames, as they think he may be in the water. A detective said they received reports about the man on the Queen Elizabeth II bridge, stating he might have entered the water. Police are searching for one suspect, and the public is not thought to be in danger. Officers are helping the families involved.