Police have identified the victim of a fatal shooting in County Durham as Barry Dawson, a 60-year-old man who was shot in his home on Elm Street in Stanley. Durham Police revealed that Mr. Dawson died from a single gunshot wound at the scene. Two individuals, a 37-year-old man, and a 35-year-old woman, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in connection with the incident and are currently in police custody.
The shooting took place on Saturday, prompting emergency services to respond to the scene after reports of a disturbance. A cordon has been set up as the investigation continues. Authorities are asking for any witnesses who may have seen a white Seat Arona in the area to come forward, as the car was found abandoned in the Oxhill area and has been examined by crime scene investigators.
Det Supt Neil Fuller expressed gratitude for the community’s support and cooperation as officers conduct thorough inquiries into the incident. The police are diligently working to gather more information and bring clarity to the tragic events surrounding the shooting of Barry Dawson
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