Woman shot in her own home in Moreton identified by police
The woman in her 50s was killed last week
A woman shot dead in her own home in Moreton last week has been identified by police.
53 year-old Jacqueline Rutter was killed in her home in Meadowbrook Road in the early hours of Sunday 30th October.
Police were called at 1.45am to reports the body of a woman had been found inside.
She was pronounced dead at the scene with a chest wound consistent with a gunshot.
Detectives believe the shooting happened around 1am and have identified a black Vauxhall Insignia they believe was involved in the incident.
They're keen to speak to anyone who may have seen it in the area between 12.45am and 1.15am that morning.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath said: “Our thoughts and condolences remain with Jacqueline Rutter’s family who have been left distraught by this shocking crime.
“We are still treating this as a targeted incident and we are continuing to appeal to residents in the area. We believe at least two or three people were involved in this incident, and we are sure that information is out there to identify who they are, where they are, and where the weapon is.
“We now believe that a black Vauxhall insignia was driven near the property on Meadowbrook Road and was also seen on Birkenhead Road, Hoylake Road and Garden Hey Road between 12.45am–1.15am that Sunday morning.
"It is absolutely vital that anyone who lives in these roads and has any sort of CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage checks as a matter of urgency. The smallest detail could be the key to bringing those responsible to justice.
“If you have not already spoken to police but saw something suspicious at the time, please let us know. Similarly, I would ask taxi and delivery drivers if they were driving in the area between 12.45am and 1.15am and have dashcam footage to please contact police.
“If you haven’t already come forward, please contact us with anything you know to help us to get justice for Jacqueline’s family and put those responsible for this shocking incident before the courts.”