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Suspected gunman on run after fatal shooting in Somerset Suspected gunman on run after fatal shooting in Somerset
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A “potentially armed” man is on the run after a shooting in Somerset left one person dead and another injured, police said. Detectives have appealed to an on-the-run suspect to give himself up following a shooting that left one man dead and another injured.
Charlie Broadway, 23, posed a risk to the public and should not be approached, following the incident on Thursday night, Avon and Somerset police said. Charlie Broadway, 23, poses a risk to the public and should not be approached, following the incident on Thursday night, Avon and Somerset police said.
Two men were shot at a house near Ilton, north of Ilminster, shortly before 8pm. One died at the scene and a second received “non life-threatening” injuries. Detectives said two men were shot at Chubbards Cross caravan park, near Ilton, north of Ilminster, Somerset, shortly before 8pm.
Ch Supt Jon Reilly said police had arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the inquiry and he had been taken into custody. A man in his 50s died at the scene and a second man – in his 20s – suffered “non-life-threatening” injuries.
“A full investigation is under way into this serious incident involving a firearm which we believe is of a domestic nature,” Reilly said. “We’re using all necessary resources to trace 23-year-old Charlie Broadway in connection with these offences. Two people, including a 28-year-old man, were arrested in connection with the incident and remained in police custody.
“Due to the gravity of what happened, Charlie Broadway is potentially armed and as a result poses a risk to the public.” Police mobilised firearms officers, force helicopter and a large number of other officers to locate the fugitive.
He described the situation as very fluid. Det Supt Andy Bevan, head of the major crime investigation team, said: “We would like to reassure local communities that this was a domestic incident, contained to one site.
The force incident manager, Rob Pearson, said: “The bottom line is it is still ongoing. We have not located the man. It is a very tricky and dangerous situation. There are lots of police officers working now to try and catch him.” “All those involved were known to each other.
“We’re using every resource available to us, including the helicopter, to locate and arrest Charlie Broadway but I would appeal directly to him to hand himself in now.
“We don’t believe that he poses a significant risk to the wider community but anyone who sees him should not approach him but call us immediately on 999.
“We have arrested a man and a woman in connection with this inquiry and they remain in custody.
“Anyone wishing to report any sightings of Charlie Broadway should contact us immediately via 999, quoting log number 1051 of May 5.”