COPS have discovered a physique within the hunt for a person who “shot a mum useless” on Valentine’s Day earlier than reportedly leaping off the QE2 bridge.
Lisa Smith, 43, was killed by a person “recognized to her” on the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent, on Valentine’s Day, investigators imagine.
EnterpriseLisa Smith, 43, has been named as the lady who was shot useless[/caption]
PAPolice have been known as to the pub shortly after 7pm[/caption]
After the capturing, the suspect, named as Edvard Stockings, drove 17 miles to the Dartford Crossing the place cops later discovered his car with a firearm inside, stated Kent Police.
It’s understood he fell into the River Thames after being noticed on the fallacious aspect of the bridge barrier, and was swept to his demise, the drive stated.
Now, Kent police have recovered a physique from the River Thames “linked to the homicide investigation” – although are but to substantiate the id.
Nevertheless, the person’s household have been knowledgeable, cops confirmed.
A Kent Police spokesperson stated: “A physique has been recovered by police from the River Thames, which is being linked to a homicide investigation in Knockholt.
“On Friday 14 February 2025, Lisa Smith, 43, was killed after she was shot exterior a pub in Foremost Highway.
“The suspect was recognized to Lisa and later that night officers discovered his automotive deserted on the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge. Enquiries established he had fallen into the water beneath.
“At round 3.45pm on Friday 7 March, a physique was positioned close to Rainham, Essex. Formal identification has not but taken place; nonetheless, the person’s household have been knowledgeable.”
HORROR MOMENT MUM SHOT DEAD
Distressing video footage has now captured the second gunshots rang out through the tragedy on Valentine’s Day.
Within the footage – taken on CCTV from a close-by store – a horrified onlooker could be heard screaming “he’s killed her”.
The Solar understands that any passing vehicles or pedestrians seen within the footage should not related to the assault in any manner.
Cops beforehand confirmed that they imagine that the mum-of-two was recognized to her attacker.
One supply stated Lisa – often known as Lisa Stockings – had been within the pub with a feminine good friend earlier than she was pronounced useless on the scene following the tragedy.
Flowers and tributes have been seen being laid close to the automotive park because the investigation continues.
Grieving Teejay Smith paid tribute to his mum Lisa following the horror capturing final month.
The 19-year-old posted a photograph of him and his mum, writing: “My mum, the very best lady to stroll in two footwear.”
Teejay posted a variety of snaps of his mom, together with one image exhibiting Lisa posing subsequent to an Amy Winehouse statue.
One other confirmed her dolled up in a shiny costume at a glitzy dinner occasion.
Posting a video of floral tributes left on the scene, Donna Kidd stated: “Taken manner too quickly, our woman Lisa woman cherished eternally and all the time by no means be one other Lisa.
“Lady love from all of your women.”
Marylou Tom Harber added: “No phrases so unhappy RIP Lisa woman to stunning for this earth.”
UKNIPPolice imagine the gunman could have ‘entered the water’ on the Dartford Crossing[/caption]
EnterpriseFlowers and tributes have been laid exterior the Three Horseshoes pub[/caption]
A mourner stated: “She was an exquisite mum, a gorgeous lady, they’d simply had a granddaughter. They’d every part going for them.
“I simply can’t perceive what occurred, they have been so pleased.
“We all know them from Lingfield, we’re household, my son grew up with theirs.
“She had two kids, they have been 21 and 10 – how do you clarify to a ten 12 months outdated what’s occurred?”
The second devastated mourner stated: “She was an incredible, nice lady, I simply can’t imagine it.”
In the meantime, different tributes left on the scene embody a touching card studying: “Our love and prayers are with your loved ones, particularly your boys and granddaughter.
“Could they proceed to frown realizing the love you all the time confirmed them.
“Could your mild proceed to shine as vibrant because it all the time has.”
Two different playing cards learn: “Expensive Lisa, relaxation in peace.”
Many individuals had left Purple Bull together with their written tributes on a grass financial institution.
One stated: “She was an exquisite mum, a gorgeous lady, they’d simply had a granddaughter. They’d every part going for them.
“I simply can’t perceive what occurred, they have been so pleased.
“We all know them from Lingfield, we’re household, my son grew up with theirs.
“She had two kids, they have been 21 and 10 – how do you clarify to a ten 12 months outdated what’s occurred?”
The second devastated mourner stated: “She was an incredible, nice lady, I simply can’t imagine it.”
Balloons with the phrases “an exquisite mum” had additionally been left tied to a brick close to the flowers.
One other balloon had the Disney mermaid Ariel.
Later a floral tribute and be aware was left by a lady who knew Lisa as a buyer from her store.
Combating again tears, she stated: “She was stunning – a fully stunning lady.
“Simply beautiful, a beautiful household. I knew her and her household for years, her children too, she was pretty.
“You simply can’t know why issues like this occur.”
‘THREE LOUD BANGS’
One resident has instructed how she heard three loud bangs because the horror unfolded.
One other revealed petrified {couples} have been “locked in” the pub for their very own security.
The villager, who lives near the pub, stated: “I heard three loud bangs and a little bit of commotion.”
The pub’s landlady Michelle Thomas described how the tragedy unfolded whereas she was printing off menus for Valentine’s Day dinner service.
Michelle says she heard two bangs as Lisa was shot, with the mum-of-two later being pronounced useless on the scene.
She added there was “screaming, shouting, crying” and that the entire group was in shock.
She instructed Sky Information: “There was a lot commotion — screaming, shouting, crying.
“Individuals have been exterior on their telephones. We tried to get individuals contained in the pub.
“Individuals have been solely simply beginning to sit down, it was early on within the night.”
Michelle stated the sufferer was not a daily on the pub, the place floral tributes have been laid yesterday, however had been there earlier than, “principally in the summertime”.
As 30 individuals have been seated for dinner, one other 20 prospects have been within the bar because the incident occurred.
My mum, the very best lady to stroll in two footwear.
Teejay Smith, 19Lisa's son
One villager, who would solely give her identify as Julie, stated armed police swooped on the pub.
She stated: “My brother-in-law and sister-in-law have been within the pub for valentines dinner. They have been locked in.
“I used to be texting them ensuring they have been okay. There have been armed police all around the pub.
“After they have been instructed to return house they needed to have their image taken and so they have been escorted house by the police.
“It’s scary. It was actually distressing for them.”
Ray Picot, 70, stated: “Simply after 7pm I heard the pictures. Bang, bang. I assumed it was a highway visitors collision at first.
“I assumed ‘oh no not one other accident’. The helicopter was buzzing round for hours.
“I’ve lived right here 30 years and it’s an actual shock. It’s such a quiet space.”
UKNIPA bullet casing discovered exterior the pub[/caption]
PAForensics groups have been scouring the pub and its surrounding space[/caption]
UKNIPPolice imagine the gunman could have ‘entered the water’ on the Dartford Crossing[/caption]
UKNIPA blue Seat automotive with its window smashed exterior the pub[/caption]
PAForensics groups have been scouring the pub and its surrounding space[/caption]
UKNIPEmergency providers had been known as following reviews of a ‘disturbance’ on the pub[/caption]