Lisa Smith, 43, died in a pub shooting. The suspect, who knew her, is missing and presumed in the River Thames.
The incident occurred around 7 PM. Lisa Smith died at the scene. According to police, the shooter knew her. He fled in a car afterward.
The car was found near the River Thames in Dartford. Police discovered a gun inside the vehicle. Now, they are not seeking other suspects. A man was seen near the bridge barrier.
Police are searching the river. They hope to recover the suspect’s body. Officers cordoned off the pub after the shooting. They launched a murder investigation right away.
The pub owner, Michelle Thomas, heard loud bangs and thought they were fireworks. She described chaos after the shooting. The community experienced shock and sadness.
The police confirmed that they are searching the River Thames now. The suspect might have fallen from a bridge. This relates to the Knockholt murder case. They found the car and gun near Dartford Crossing.