Beloved dad in his 30s shot dead at UK traveller site is pictured – as cops hunt suspect and arrest man & woman
THE victim of a shooting at a travellers site has been named and pictured – with his family describing him as a “much-loved” husband and father.
Jimmy Ward, in his 30s, has been named locally as the man pronounced dead at the scene near Cricklade, Wiltshire, on Sunday morning.
The latest pictures show a cordon still in place and a white forensic tent – with armed cops scrambled to the scene over the weekend.
A man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s had been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and assisting an offender and remain in police custody.
However, cops say no murder arrest has yet been made.
It comes after the forced announced earlier today it is hunting for a third suspect.
In an update, Wiltshire Police said this afternoon: “One person – who is believed to have had previous interaction with the victim on Saturday evening – remains outstanding and urgent enquiries are ongoing to locate and arrest him.”
Tributes have been laid at Calcutt traveller site.
A murder investigation is continuing after emergency services were called to the site just after 8am yesterday.
It’s believed that Jimmy leaves behind a wife and children.
“RIP to my daughter-in-law’s dad Jimmy Ward. Please everyone pray for all the family, my heart goes out to them all,” wrote one mourner.
“Very hard to believe. Rest in heavenly peace my cousin Jimmy Ward,” added another.
“Thinking of all the family and friends at this very sad time, sending lots of love to his wife and children. Far too young to die, rest in peace,” said another local.
Others have described him as “a gentleman”.
Wiltshire Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “This is an incredibly serious incident, and my thoughts are with the victim’s friends and family at this devastating time.
“Enquiries are ongoing at the site and in the wider area to establish the circumstances which have led to this incident and locate all the people involved.”
He urged people to respect the cordon and road closure while the investigation continues.
Officers are also appealing for anyone who witnessed the shooting or saw anything suspicious in the area this morning to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 95 of August 2.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
