Tragic Valentine’s Day Shooting Claims Life of MUM-of-Two in Kent
Lisa Smith, 43, was found dead outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt, Kent, after being shot by a man known to her on February 14. The incident has sparked a manhunt for Lisa’s husband, Edvard Stockings, who is suspected of the crime.
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Edvard Stockings was reportedly seen on the wrong side of the barrier at Dartford Crossing, approximately 17 miles away, shortly after the shooting. Kent Police found an abandoned vehicle and a firearm linked to him on the QE2 bridge later that evening.
Manhunt for Edvard Stockings
Specialist officers are currently searching the River Thames and the QE2 bridge for clues. Detective Chief Inspector David Higham stated, “We are currently only looking for one suspect and do not believe there to be an ongoing risk to the public.” Higham is not ruling out the possibility that Stockings may have entered the water at the Dartford Crossing.
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Community Shock and Tributes
The tragedy deeply affected the local community. Tributes flooded in online and in person, with the pub reopening for the first time on Sunday encountering a shocked audience. Locals described hearing multiple loud bangs and frantic screams.
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Emergency services were quickly called after the incident. Lisa was discovered with injuries consistent with gunshot wounds and pronounced dead at the scene.
Emotional Tributes from Family and Friends
Tributes from Lisa’s son Teejay, 19, showcased his deep love and admiration. He shared photos of his mother, describing her as “the best woman to walk in two shoes.” Lisa’s friends and community members shared their memories and condolences, highlighting her beauty and kind heart.
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One touching note read, “Our love and prayers are with your family, especially your boys and granddaughter. May they continue to frown knowing the love you always showed them. May your light continue to shine as bright as it always has.”
Pub Landlady’s Account
Michele Thomas, the pub’s landlady, described the pandemonium. “There was so much commotion – screaming, shouting, crying. We tried to get people inside the pub to consolidate them. People were only just starting to sit down, it was early on in the evening.” Thomas emphasized the shock that the community felt.
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The Three Horseshoes pub released a statement offering condolences to the victim’s family and support to the community. “Following the official press release of the tragic incident that happened on the premises last night – all of us at the Three Horseshoes want to send our sincere condolences to the victim’s family and friends. We also want to send our support to anyone else in the local and surrounding community who have been impacted by this.”
Forensic Recovery
Forensic teams found a abandoned blue Seat car with its window smashed outside the pub, a bullet casing, and traces of evidence linking the car to Edvard Stockings. Detectives continue to piece together the events leading up to and following the shooting.
