Tribute to "loving son, brother and uncle" killed in Old Swan shooting
50-year-old Peter Hale died yesterday after was shot last Monday
The family of 50 year-old Peter Hale, who died after being fatally shot at a property in Haslingden Close in Old Swan last month, have today, Monday 5th February, paid tribute.
At around 4.30pm, it was reported that a man entered a flat on Haslingden Close and shot a 50-year-old man.
In the statement his family said: "No words can describe the loss we as a family are feeling following the tragic death of Peter a loving son, brother and uncle.
"He was a happy go lucky type of man that has been taken by an act of gun violence. Rest in peace. You will be in our hearts forever."
A 25-year-old man, Shay Walker of Stoneycroft, has been charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He appeared at Wirral adult remand court today.
Detective Chief Inspector Jason Pye said: “Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the victim who has sadly died today.
“Although a man has been charged, our investigation is ongoing and we are still appealing for anyone with information about this incident to please get in touch.
“We understand that every single incident is one too many, and I would like to reassure everyone that we are doing everything we can to remove guns from our communities and are determined and relentless in our pursuit to prevent such violent offences and the use of firearms.
“We use every piece of legislation and focus our resources towards removing weapons from our streets and target those willing to use them. This includes the use of Dispersal Zones, Public Space Protection Orders, Criminal Behaviour Orders and, when necessary and proportionate, our stop and search powers.
“We simply will not tolerate the use of firearms in Merseyside, and will relentlessly pursue anyone who uses them to cause fear and harm in the heart of our communities.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook quoting reference 24000128746.