The police named the woman who was shot dead in a pub in Merseyside on Christmas Eve as Elle Edwards.
26-year- the old celebrated the festive season with her sister and friends when she was shot in in head shooter who opened fire in Lighthouse Inn in Wallace village.
Beautician was not the target of shooting, in what four men we also injured, police said. A 28-yearthe old man stayed in a critical condition in hospital.
Employees of Nova Hair and Beauty Studio, beauty salon where Edwards worked said they “absolutely lost for words” after her death.
Writing on Instagram, they added: “The sky has found the most beautiful angel. We’re all broken hearted thinking of Everybody of your family right now El.
On Sunday, Christmas Day, the Merseyside Police opened murder investigation and appeal for anyone with information about the shooting that happened in “busy location full of young people”, come forward.
The police were called to the scene at 23:50. on December 24, shortly after the gunman fled. in dark vehicle presumably Mercedes.
Detectives said they received “overwhelming response”, especially from witnesses to the incident. events but they will rely heavily on on information granted public.
At a press conference the day after murder, Det Supt Sue Coombs, who is an leading investigation, stated: “Unfortunately, the victim, a 26-year-old year-old woman, received a serious gunshot wound injury her head. She was taken to the Arrowe Park Hospital, but sadly, she passed away soon after. Her family were informed today that should be the day with friends celebrate, they come to terms with this tragic loss.
“These are the earliest stages. of investigation, but we do not believe that the victim in this case was targeted. She was out enjoying christmas with her sister and friends should it was peaceful time. What is her family are now unclear. At this stage of Through the investigation, we are trying to establish the motive and circumstances of this callous shooting.”
Lighthouse said he was helping the police with inquiries and gave them CCTV footage of in murder.
The pub’s managers called the shooting an “incredible tragedy”, adding: “All our thoughts with friends and family of our clients and in especially our hearts go out to family of our client who lost her life.”
