Woman dies from gunshot wounds after being ‘held hostage’ in hour-long police stand-off
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “I heard five gunshots – a pause and then another five.” The murder investigation is being led by Kent and Essex Police serious crime directorate. “Firearms officers also attended and whilst they were at the scene, a 36-year-old woman suffered injuries believed to have been caused by a handgun and she was taken to a London hospital. “He is being treated as the suspect and an investigation is being led by the Kent and Essex Serious Crime Directorate.” Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Kent Police on 01474 366149, quoting reference 46/80922/23, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously online or on 0800 5551111.
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