Family’s Heartbreak as Ellis Cox’s 21st Birthday Passes Without Justice
Teenager Shot Dead in Aintree: Killer Still at Large
Ellis Cox was just 19 when he was fatally shot on Sunday, 23 June 2024, at the Liver Industrial Estate in Aintree. More than half a year on, Merseyside Police have yet to charge anyone in connection with his tragic murder.
Emotional Birthday Tribute from Grieving Family
On what would have been Ellis’s 21st birthday, his family issued a heartbreaking plea for answers. They said:
“Our beautiful Ellis. He was full of life. He was grateful for everything and everyone and had such big dreams. He wanted to travel, see the world and experience all life had to offer. He loved people and people loved him.”
“His humour, his beautiful heart and his swagger meant everyone wanted to be his friend. He welcomed everyone in.”
“Today we should be celebrating his 21st birthday with him and spoiling him. But instead we are once more making an appeal for information and begging those who know anything about that night to speak up and do the right thing to help us get justice for Ellis.”
“Ellis was the best son, grandson, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. His life has been cut short and for what? Who callously took him from us? Help us make our streets safer before more innocent lives are taken.”
£20,000 Reward Offered for Info
To honour Ellis, parts of the city will be lit up in orange, his favourite colour. Meanwhile, Crimestoppers has launched a £20,000 reward for information leading to a conviction.
The reward is available until Monday 6 April 2026. Anyone with information can call anonymously on 0800 555 111.
