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On the evening of February 14, 2025, a tragic shooting occurred at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent, resulting in the death of a woman in her 40s. Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after 7 pm, where they found the victim with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds; she was declared deceased at the scene.
The suspect, a man believed to have been known to the victim, fled the area immediately following the incident. Later that evening, authorities discovered a vehicle linked to the suspect, along with a firearm, on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing. Reports suggest that the suspect may have entered the water at this location.
Local residents expressed shock and disbelief over the incident. Parish councillor Ray Picot recounted hearing “a couple of loud bangs” around 7 pm and described the pub as a “very busy… great pub” that “never has any trouble and is very well-managed.”
The Three Horseshoes pub announced it would remain closed on Saturday following the “tragic incident outside the pub last night.”
Kent Police have launched a murder investigation and are actively seeking the suspect. Detective Chief Inspector David Higham stated that there is no ongoing risk to the public and that efforts to locate the individual involved are ongoing.
• Incident: A woman in her 40s was shot dead on Valentine’s Day at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent.
• Suspect: A man believed to be known to the victim fled the scene.
• Police Response: Authorities later found a vehicle linked to the suspect and a firearm near the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge at the Dartford Crossing.
• Investigation: Police believe the suspect may have entered the river and are conducting a search.
• Community Reaction: Locals, including a parish councillor, expressed shock, describing the pub as a well-managed and peaceful establishment.
• Closure: The pub announced it would remain closed following the tragic event.
• Police Assurance: Detectives confirmed there is no ongoing risk to the public as the investigation continues.
The tragic shooting at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt has left the local community in shock, as authorities continue their investigation. With the suspect still unaccounted for and evidence suggesting he may have entered the river at the Dartford Crossing, police are working to confirm his whereabouts. While the pub remains closed out of respect for the victim, Kent Police have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat. As the investigation unfolds, the focus remains on delivering justice for the victim and providing answers to a community shaken by this devastating event.
Attached is a news article regarding a women shot at a village pub in Kent
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c75z2374qzno.amp
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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