Kent Police have confirmed that the suspect in the tragic shooting incident at a local pub may have fled the scene and entered the water at the Dartford Crossing. The suspect, known to the victim, a woman in her 40s, reportedly left the area following the incident that took place outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Main Road, Knockholt on a Friday evening. A murder investigation has been initiated by authorities in response to this alarming occurrence.
The Details Unfold
The harrowing events unfolded as officers discovered a vehicle associated with the incident along with a firearm at the Dartford Crossing in Kent. Detective Chief Inspector David Higham, leading the investigation, revealed, “Call handlers received reports of a man on the wrong side of the barrier and we are not ruling out the possibility that he may have entered the water.” Assuring the public, he added, “We are currently only looking for one suspect and do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public.”
Local Connections
While neither the suspect nor the victim were believed to be from Kent, they are thought to have local ties. Images from the scene depicted forensic teams meticulously examining the car park adjacent to the pub, donned in white overalls. A blue Seat parked at the car park entrance was surrounded by a tarpaulin, its passenger side window shattered, and scattered glass fragments around. Bullet casings were reportedly found on the ground, marked by numbered yellow evidence markers, indicating the severity of the incident.
Eye-Witness Accounts
John Webb, a resident of the area, recounted the unsettling experience of being inside the pub during the shooting, stating, “About seven o’clock something happened outside… and then we heard someone had been shot.” The atmosphere was tense as patrons were escorted out following the incident. Vicky Hesketh, another local resident, shared her shock at witnessing paramedics performing CPR on an individual outside the pub. She expressed her disbelief, saying, “It’s like a really typical, normal village. Everyone knows everyone. It’s not something you expect to happen.”
In times of unexpected tragedy, communities are forced to confront the harsh realities of violence that can disrupt the peace in their midst. As authorities continue their investigation into the Kent shooting incident, the community remains on edge, grappling with the aftermath of a senseless act that has left them shaken. The search for the suspect is ongoing, with hopes of bringing closure to the victim’s family and ensuring justice is served. Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
