Police investigating the fatal shooting of a woman outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent, on Valentine’s Night (February 14, 2025) have confirmed that the victim was shot with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun.
Key Evidence Recovered from Suspect’s Vehicle
Forensic teams have examined a Seat vehicle, believed to be linked to the suspect, and have recovered crucial evidence, including:
- Three bullet casings, with two spent and one unused in the chamber.
- Two AU Vodka pre-mixed drink cans, positioned in the car’s front cup holder.
- A Louis Vuitton clutch bag, found in the front of the vehicle.
- A child’s top, discovered in the back seat.
Ballistics testing is currently underway to confirm whether the spent bullet casings match the firearm used in the attack.
Gunman Still on the Run
The suspect, believed to be the victim’s former partner, fled the scene on foot after allegedly firing two shots from inside the vehicle before stepping out and delivering a final shot as the victim lay on the ground.
Despite life-saving efforts from bystanders, including CPR performed by a pub customer, the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.
Massive Manhunt Underway
- Armed police placed the village on lockdown Friday night, conducting door-to-door searches.
- The National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter was deployed to track the suspect, but he remains at large.
- Forensic teams continue to examine the crime scene and vehicle for additional clues.
Kent Police Appeal for Public Assistance
A spokesperson for Kent Police said:
“We are urgently searching for the suspect and are following multiple leads. The discovery of key evidence in the vehicle is helping our investigation, but we are calling on the public for any further information that may assist us in locating him.
Anyone with information should call Kent Police on 101, quoting the incident details.
To report anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
