Elle Edwards younger sister pays tribute at her ‘soul mate’ and ‘side kick’
Her sister said of Elle: 'we were so convinced 2023 was going to be the year'
Last updated 27th Nov 2023
Elle Edwards' sister has paid tribute to her 'best friend' after the 26 year old was shot dead on Christmas Eve at a Wirral pub.
Elle was celebrating the festive season with friends at Lighthouse Inn in Wallasey Village when she was shot. She was not believed to be the intended target of the shooting, in which four other men were also injured.
It’s believed the gunshot, which also injured four other men, was not believed to have been meant for her.
Elles' sister, Lucy, yesterday (1st January 2023) posted a social media reel showing pictures and videos of the pair together on holidays, and spending days and night out.
Taking to Instagram Lucy said: ‘I miss you so much sis Elle May…you are and will always be my best friend, side kick, partner in crime, soul mate and big sister.
‘You are beautiful inside and out, you are the kindest person ever and you wanted nothing but the best for me.
‘I miss everything about you, especially our daily catch ups, our long drives, we’d blast the music and sing so loud that people in traffic would be laughing at us, but we were always in our own bubble and we didn’t care, and I will miss travelling and seeing new places with you.
‘I should not be waking up this morning on New Year’s Day without you, we should be dancing and singing this morning whilst we got ready to go out.
‘We always said 2019 was our best year, but we were so convinced 2023 was going to be the year to top it…
‘You are supposed to be finally living the life you have dreamed of, you had so many plans, hopes and dreams, we had so many plans and it breaks my heart that it has all been taken away because no one else deserved it all more than my Elle.
‘I will cherish all of the amazing memories we have made, you will always be with me and I will make you proud!
‘I love you so so much Ell, fly high bbyy’
The post has currently had nearly 700 ‘likes’ and many replies.
One sending condolence said: ‘Oh my darling Luce, I’m so heart broken for you & your family.
'I remember the day your beautiful Elle was born I was holding your mums hand watching new life come into this world how tragic & cruel to see her beautiful life be taken in this devastating way.’
Another reply said: 'Im so utterly sorry… your sister was beautiful and you guys had it great together. Can’t imagine the pain you are feeling. Sending you lots of love and hope the police can put the people who done this to her behind bars forever’
Police were called to Lighthouse Inn just before midnight on Christmas Eve after reports of gunshots.
Since her death, there have been three arrests made in connection with the shooting.
The latest was a 31-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder - he has since been released on bail.
At a press conference on Friday (30th December 2022) Detective Superintendent Sue Coombs read a statement from Elles dad.
Mr Edwards’ wrote: "There was no one as beautiful as our Elle May, her looks, her laugh and the way she would light up a room as soon as she walked in.
"She had this way about her that as soon as you met her you just instantly fell in love with her, everyone that met Elle knew how special she was.
"Her laugh was infectious anyone who anyone who was around her had a good time, she loved her life and had so many amazing plans for the future.
"She was only just getting started. Christmas and our family will never be the same again without her. She was the glue that held this big family together, from all of us.”
Merseyside police said in a social media post "Our staff are working relentlessly to find out who is responsible. We will not rest until we bring the offenders to justice."
People with any information are asked to call Crime Stoppers anonymously on 0800 555