Minister Weeks Reacts to Fatal Shooting in Southampton on Sunday
Minister of National Security Michael Weeks, JP, MP, stated: “I am deeply saddened by the loss of life in this latest act of gun violence. My thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones as they face this life-altering loss.
"This is a serious and sobering incident because it shows that gun violence continues to endanger our community's safety, and we still have much to do as a community to solve this problem.
"When a life is taken in this way, the impact is felt far beyond the scene itself. It affects families, it touches neighbourhoods, and it affects the wider community’s sense of safety.
"I also want to acknowledge the police officers and other first responders who acted quickly and professionally in the immediate aftermath. Their work is not easy, and they rely heavily on the public to make any meaningful progress in an investigation.
"If anyone knows anything or saw anything, please come forward. The community has a role to play if we are going to end this violence."