Arrest made after man shot and killed at Southampton address
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a shooting at an address in Southampton.
The 31-year-old was taken into custody after being apprehended at a property in Conifer Road, Coxford, where a man in his 40s was pronounced dead having suffered a gunshot wound. Police were called to the address at around 8pm on Wednesday, February 12 and remain at the scene as the circumstances around the death continue to be investigated.
Police are now asking for anyone with information on the incident to get in contact. DCI Clair Trueman, leading the investigation, said: "Any time you hear of an incident involving a gun, it will undoubtedly be of concern for local residents. Officers were quickly in attendance last night, and we have a man in custody today as we continue our investigation.
"We are working hard today to better understand what has occurred at the address, and to locate the family of the man who has died so that we can support them at what we know will be a difficult time.
"If you have any information, no matter how small you think it could be, then we want to hear from you today. You can either speak to one of our officers in the area, or call 101, quoting the reference 44260072070."
The arrested man, from Southampton, remains in custody and alongside suspicion of murder he was also arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Deputy district commander for Southampton, chief inspector Chris Douglas said: "We have officers from our local policing team in the Coxford area, carrying out additional patrols and supporting the investigation today and this will continue in the coming days.
“Officers were quickly on the scene last night, and arrested a man in connection with this death.