CCTV shows Olivia’s killer running away from scene as police reveal two guns used in shooting
Police investigating the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool have released CCTV video of the gunman running away from the scene as they continue their hunt for him.Officers have also revealed that two guns were used in the shooting in which her mother Cheryl Korbel and a man were both injured.
The nine-year-old was killed after she was shot by a masked attacker who had chased another man into her family home in Kingsheath Avenue in the Dovecot area at around 10pm on Monday 22 August.
The CCTV showed the killer running along Finch Lane away from Kingsheath Avenue.He then turned right into Berryford Road and went out of sight.
The gunman climbed through gardens and people’s backyards in order to avoid being identified, according to officers.Description of suspect
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He wore a black padded jacket, black balaclava with a peak, black gloves, and black trainers with distinctive while soles.The killer is described as 5’7 and of slim build.
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In a news conference, Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen appealed for the public’s help in finding the gunman.He said: “We know there will be people shielding him and helping this man avoid being found by the police.”It is beyond comprehension how anyone could protect or harbour a man who is responsible for killing a nine-year-old child.”This man is toxic. He is toxic to our communities and if you are protecting him he is toxic to you and your family.”The gunsHe also said he wanted to trace the two guns.He said: “You may have been told to hide them or dispose of them – I understand you may be frightened of contacting us, but I want you to do the right thing for Olivia and tell us where they are right now.”If you are hiding the guns and you have no intention of telling us, then I place you in the same category as the vile man responsible for the murder. And we will hunt you too.”The gunman fired a shot as he put his hand through the doorway as Olivia’s mother, Cheryl Korbel, tried to ram it shut.The bullet injured Ms Korbel in the wrist before it hit her daughter in the chest as she stood behind her mother.Olivia was taken by police to hospital where she later died.The gunman also fired two shots inside the home at his intended target, Joseph Nee, who had barged into the property as he was trying to get away. Nee was hit in his upper body and survived the shooting.The investigationOver the weekend, officers investigating Olivia’s killing released on bail two men who had been arrested and questioned on suspicion of murder and two counts of attempted murder.They were a 36-year-old man from Huyton and a 33-year-old man from Dovecot.The 36-year-old has been recalled to prison after breaching the terms of his licence.Nee will also be recalled to jail for breaching the terms of his release.
Police investigating the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool have released CCTV video of the gunman running away from the scene as they continue their hunt for him.
Officers have also revealed that two guns were used in the shooting in which her mother Cheryl Korbel and a man were both injured.
The nine-year-old was killed after she was shot by a masked attacker who had chased another man into her family home in Kingsheath Avenue in the Dovecot area at around 10pm on Monday 22 August.
The CCTV showed the killer running along Finch Lane away from Kingsheath Avenue.
He then turned right into Berryford Road and went out of sight.
The gunman climbed through gardens and people’s backyards in order to avoid being identified, according to officers.
Description of suspect
He wore a black padded jacket, black balaclava with a peak, black gloves, and black trainers with distinctive while soles.
The killer is described as 5’7 and of slim build.
In a news conference, Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen appealed for the public’s help in finding the gunman.
He said: “We know there will be people shielding him and helping this man avoid being found by the police.
“It is beyond comprehension how anyone could protect or harbour a man who is responsible for killing a nine-year-old child.
“This man is toxic. He is toxic to our communities and if you are protecting him he is toxic to you and your family.”
The guns
He also said he wanted to trace the two guns.
He said: “You may have been told to hide them or dispose of them – I understand you may be frightened of contacting us, but I want you to do the right thing for Olivia and tell us where they are right now.
“If you are hiding the guns and you have no intention of telling us, then I place you in the same category as the vile man responsible for the murder. And we will hunt you too.”
The gunman fired a shot as he put his hand through the doorway as Olivia’s mother, Cheryl Korbel, tried to ram it shut.
The bullet injured Ms Korbel in the wrist before it hit her daughter in the chest as she stood behind her mother.
Olivia was taken by police to hospital where she later died.
The gunman also fired two shots inside the home at his intended target, Joseph Nee, who had barged into the property as he was trying to get away. Nee was hit in his upper body and survived the shooting.
The investigation
Over the weekend, officers investigating Olivia’s killing released on bail two men who had been arrested and questioned on suspicion of murder and two counts of attempted murder.
They were a 36-year-old man from Huyton and a 33-year-old man from Dovecot.
The 36-year-old has been recalled to prison after breaching the terms of his licence.
Nee will also be recalled to jail for breaching the terms of his release.