‘LIGHT OF MY LIFE’
Merseyside shooting: Heartbroken parents pays tribute to ‘beautiful’ daughter Elle Edwards, 26, killed in pub ‘drive-by’
THE heartbroken parents of Elle Edwards who was killed in a pub shooting have paid tribute to their "beautiful" girl.
The 26-year-old was shot dead on Christmas Eve while enjoying a night out at a pub with her sister and friends on the Wirral, Merseyside.
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It is believed a gunman open fire from a car at guests at the Lighthouse Inn, Wallasey, at around 11.50pm before fleeing the scene.
Elle and four men were rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds following the horror.
The beautician, who had been shot in the head, was later pronounced dead while one man remains in hospital fighting for his life.
Cops tonight arrested a man, 30, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder - and a woman, 19, who was held on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.
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Elle's parents have now shared an emotional tribute to their daughter.
A heartbreaking card attached to flowers read: "To my beautiful Elle. You are the light of my life, you will never be gone, mum, dad xxxxxx."
To my beautiful Elle. You are the light of my life, you will never be gone.
Elle's mum and dad
The family had said they have been left "devastated and inconsolable".
Two women at the pub are believed to have rushed to help Elle following the horrifying shooting.
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Amid the chaos, one woman who administered CPR was hailed as a "hero" by locals.
Tributes have been flowing for Elle for days, with pal Tyreece Hon writing on Facebook: "My heart goes out to your family who took me in as a son love you loads.
"Shine bright you crazy diamond."
While colleague Britt Hughes wrote: "Rest in perfect peace my beautiful els bels I can’t physically cope with this but your life will forever leave a imprint on mine."
'HEAVEN GAINED AN ANGEL'
And the beauty studio where Elle worked wrote on Instagram: "Heaven gained the most beautiful angel… we are all heartbroken, thinking of all of your family right now Elle."
Officers confirmed a 22-year-old man received leg injuries, a 24-year-old man sustained a hand injury, and a 33-year-old man suffered an injury to his wrist.
Merseyside Police detective superintendent Sue Coombs said the alleged gunman fired shots through the front of the pub before making off in a dark vehicle, possibly a Mercedes Benz.
Elle is not thought to have been targeted, police say.
They are now appealing to the public to come forward with any information.
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In a statement, DS Coombes added: "She was taken to Arrowe Park Hospital but sadly passed away shortly afterwards.
"Her family have been informed and on today, which should be a day with friends celebrating, they are coming to terms with this tragic loss.
"It's very early stages of the investigation, but we do not believe that the victim in this case has been targeted.
"She was out enjoying Christmas with her sister and friends at what should have been a peaceful time.
"What her family are now going through is incomprehensible."
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The pub has called the shooting "a tragedy beyond words" in a statement.
It added: "All our thoughts are with the friends and family of our customers and in particular our hearts go out to the family of our customer who has lost her life."
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