Knockholt: Woman killed in Valentine's Day pub shooting

Knockholt: Woman killed in Valentine's Day pub shooting

In a tragic incident on Valentine’s Day, a woman in her 40s lost her life in a shooting outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Kent. The shooting took place just after 19:00 GMT on Friday, sparking a murder inquiry by Kent Police. The victim, who sustained gunshot wounds, tragically died at the scene.

Kent Police have linked a vehicle recovered at the Dartford Crossing along with a firearm to the woman’s death. The suspect, believed to be acquainted with the victim, fled the scene and remains at large. Authorities are actively working to identify and locate all individuals potentially involved in the incident.

Residents of the quiet village of Knockholt were shocked by the violence that occurred in their close-knit community. Eyewitnesses reported hearing loud noises and a woman shouting during the events surrounding the shooting. The local parish councillor described a disturbance outside the pub that led to the tragic outcome.

The Three Horseshoes pub, located approximately five miles north-west of Sevenoaks, remained closed following the terrible incident. Police presence was evident at the scene, with officers maintaining a cordoned-off area around the pub. The community of Knockholt was left reeling from the unexpected violence that shattered the village’s peace

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