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Teenage boy questioned over fatal shooting at Essex petrol station Teenage boy questioned over fatal shooting at Essex petrol station
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Police have taken four men into custody after John Pordage, 34, was shot at a BP service station in Chelmsford on Saturday
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Sun 6 Aug 2017 22.41 BST
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The mother of a man shot dead during a chance confrontation outside a petrol station said she is “heartbroken” as a 16-year-old boy was questioned over his death. John Pordage, 34, died after being shot in the chest at the BP garage near the Army and Navy roundabout in Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex at around 2.10am on Saturday.The mother of a man shot dead during a chance confrontation outside a petrol station said she is “heartbroken” as a 16-year-old boy was questioned over his death. John Pordage, 34, died after being shot in the chest at the BP garage near the Army and Navy roundabout in Baddow Road, Chelmsford, Essex at around 2.10am on Saturday.
The victim was with his friend, a 25-year-old man, when they met a person known to them and had an exchange of words that descended into violence, Essex police said. A teenage suspect, from Chelmsford, was arrested on Sunday evening, hours after three others, including a 15-year-old boy, were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.The victim was with his friend, a 25-year-old man, when they met a person known to them and had an exchange of words that descended into violence, Essex police said. A teenage suspect, from Chelmsford, was arrested on Sunday evening, hours after three others, including a 15-year-old boy, were detained on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Pordage’s mother, Sue Wilson, said: “We are all so heartbroken. John was fun-loving and wore his heart on his sleeve. He was known for his big personality and friendly nature. He was a cheeky chap and had so much to look forward to. We loved him, everyone loved him. He had the biggest heart. We are going to miss him so very much. Words cannot describe the pain I am going through right now.”Pordage’s mother, Sue Wilson, said: “We are all so heartbroken. John was fun-loving and wore his heart on his sleeve. He was known for his big personality and friendly nature. He was a cheeky chap and had so much to look forward to. We loved him, everyone loved him. He had the biggest heart. We are going to miss him so very much. Words cannot describe the pain I am going through right now.”
Detectives originally believed Pordage was shot by an occupant of a blue Ford Focus. but senior investigating officer DCI Stephen Jennings said the suspect was not in a vehicle at the time of the shooting. He left the scene in the car before police arrived and the victim, from Galleywood, a village near Chelmsford, was taken to hospital where he later died.Detectives originally believed Pordage was shot by an occupant of a blue Ford Focus. but senior investigating officer DCI Stephen Jennings said the suspect was not in a vehicle at the time of the shooting. He left the scene in the car before police arrived and the victim, from Galleywood, a village near Chelmsford, was taken to hospital where he later died.
Police have recovered the car and have searched a number of addresses.Police have recovered the car and have searched a number of addresses.
Jennings, of the Kent and Essex serious crime directorate, said: “My thoughts are with Mr Pordage’s family during this extremely difficult time and our inquiries are progressing into finding those responsible for his tragic death.Jennings, of the Kent and Essex serious crime directorate, said: “My thoughts are with Mr Pordage’s family during this extremely difficult time and our inquiries are progressing into finding those responsible for his tragic death.
“We are continuing to keep an open mind about the motive behind this shocking incident. From our inquiries so far, we believe this was a chance meeting involving people known to each other. There was an exchange of words, which escalated into a violent disturbance, during which Mr Pordage was shot.“We are continuing to keep an open mind about the motive behind this shocking incident. From our inquiries so far, we believe this was a chance meeting involving people known to each other. There was an exchange of words, which escalated into a violent disturbance, during which Mr Pordage was shot.
“We have established that at the time of the incident, both he, his friend and the suspect were not inside any vehicles.” He appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information.“We have established that at the time of the incident, both he, his friend and the suspect were not inside any vehicles.” He appealed for witnesses to come forward with any information.
The road was closed for forensic examination and patrols in the area had been increased, the force said.The road was closed for forensic examination and patrols in the area had been increased, the force said.
The four suspects, also including a 22-year-old man from Chelmsford and an 18-year-old man from the Billericay area, are in police custody for questioning.The four suspects, also including a 22-year-old man from Chelmsford and an 18-year-old man from the Billericay area, are in police custody for questioning.
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