Two arrested after 60-year-old man shot lifeless in County Durham | County Durham

Two folks have been arrested after a person was shot lifeless in County Durham, police stated.

Emergency companies had been known as to Elm Road in Stanley at about 5.20pm on Saturday after reviews of a disturbance.

A 60-year-old man was discovered with gunshot wounds. He was pronounced lifeless on the scene by paramedics.

Durham constabulary stated a 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old girl had been arrested on Sunday. The pair stay in custody, police stated.

A cordon stays in place across the property whereas forensic officers proceed their investigations.

The sufferer’s subsequent of kin have been knowledgeable and are being supported by specifically skilled officers.

Senior investigating officer, Det Supt Neil Fuller, of Durham constabulary, stated: “Our officers are finishing up in depth inquiries and I’m grateful for the assist and cooperation we have now acquired from the group to date.

“I might urge anybody who has but to get in contact with us to take action. Please don’t assume we already know. All related traces of inquiry will likely be explored.

“Our ideas stay with the person’s household presently.”

Police have requested anybody with info to name Durham onstabulary on 101, or 999 in an emergency, quoting incident quantity 302.