Kent Police are searching for a gunman after a woman was shot and killed in a pub car park on Valentine’s Night.

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According to witnesses, the gunman fired two shots from inside a vehicle before stepping out and firing a third shot as the victim lay gravely injured on the ground. Despite desperate attempts by bystanders—including a pub customer who grabbed a defibrillator and performed CPR—the woman could not be saved.
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The suspect, described as a local resident, fled the scene on foot. Armed police quickly responded, placing the village in lockdown as officers carried out house-to-house searches. The National Police Air Service (NPAS) helicopter was deployed to assist in the search.
Kent Police are expected to release an official statement shortly as investigations continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Kent Police immediately.