A man in his 40s has been shot dead in a brutal Coxford shooting, with a 31-year-old arrested on suspicion of murder. Police rushed to a Southampton home on Conifer Road after reports of gunfire late last night.
Emergency Call at 8pm
Officers were alerted around 8pm following reports of a gunshot wound. They found the victim seriously injured but sadly, despite emergency efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Arrest Made, Investigation Ongoing
A 31-year-old Southampton man was arrested at the property and is now in custody. He faces charges of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting house-to-house checks to piece together the chilling event.
Detective’s Urgent Appeal
“Any time you hear of an incident involving a gun, it will undoubtedly be of concern for local residents,” said DCI Clair Trueman, leading the probe.
“We are working hard to understand what occurred and to locate the family of the deceased to support them during this difficult time.”
