LONDON DAILY ARCHIVE
Investigation Launched Following Fatal Shooting Outside Kent Pub
A woman in her 40s was killed in a shooting at the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, prompting a police murder inquiry.
16 February 2025 · 13:00 UTC
Local law enforcement stated that the victim suffered gunshot wounds and died at the scene.
In the aftermath of the shooting, police recovered a vehicle on the Queen Elizabeth II bridge, which incorporates a firearm linked to the incident.
Det Ch Insp David Higham confirmed that officers received reports of a man behaving suspiciously near the bridge, adding that they are not ruling out the possibility that he may have entered the water.
Authorities have indicated they are searching for one primary suspect believed to be known to the victim.
Local residents reported hearing multiple loud bangs and a woman shouting during the incident.
Witnesses described the area as quiet and expressed their shock at the violence.
Chris Warner, a local resident, remarked on the unexpected nature of the violent event in a tight-knit community.
The pub released a statement on social media, extending condolences to the victim's family while emphasizing support for the local community affected by the incident.
The pub announced plans to remain closed following the shooting.
Laura Trott, the Member of Parliament for Sevenoaks and Swanley, expressed her devastation regarding the incident, emphasizing the need for respect towards the ongoing police investigation.
Parish councillor Steve Maines noted that patrons at the pub had to leave upon hearing the commotion.
The Three Horseshoes pub is located approximately five miles (8 kilometers) northwest of Sevenoaks, and police have cordoned off the area for forensic investigation and are currently focusing on identifying and locating all individuals potentially involved in the situation.
Specialist officers are providing support to the families affected by the tragic event.