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Moment ‘gunman shoots man, 60, dead through downstairs window’ as son cries ‘you killed my dad’ in daylight horror

Published on April 07, 2025 at 01:04 PM

THIS is the terrifying moment a gunman opened fire on a house in broad daylight leaving a dad dead.

Cries of “they killed my dad” are heard after shots are fired through the window of the terraced property in Stanley, County , on Saturday afternoon.

Two people running past a parked silver SUV on a residential street.
A group could be seen running around the street in the clip, with some carrying what appear to be weapons
A man running away from a house after a shooting.
Two of the people then focus on a particular home
Two people walking past parked cars on a residential street.
After one of them smashes the window, the other fires a shot through the blinds
Person walking down a residential street with cars parked along the side.
Locals rush in to help

A man, 60, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts ofparamedics. His family has also been informed of his death.

The clip of the horrifying attack – which circulated on local groups and – sees two people approach a house at around 5.17pm.

One of them appears to break the window – while the other pulls out a gun.

A deafening shot is heard as the gun is fired through the blinds – before two people are seen sprinting away.

Panicked cries are audible as others on the street begin emerging from their and a passing car stops to provide assistance.

As the video ends, the victim's emotional son can be heard screaming out: “They've killed my dad.”

Two people – a woman aged 35 and a man aged 37 – were after the shooting.

The pair currently remain in police custody while investigators examine the scene and carry out door-to-door enquiries.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Superintendent Neil Fuller, of Durham Constabulary, said: “This is a truly shocking incident in which a man has been shot and has sadly died.

Crime scene with police tape and forensic tent.
A man has died following a shooting incident in County Durham
Flowers left at a crime scene.
Cops were called at about 5.20pm on Saturday, April 5, following reports of a disturbance
Crime scene with police cars and tape.
An investigation has been launched after officers were called to an address in Elm Street, Stanley

“We are carrying out several lines of enquiry and I would urge anyone who has witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage or CCTV and has not yet spoken to officers to get in touch.

“Residents may see an increased police presence in the area.”

DSU Fuller added: “I would like to thank them for their support while we carry out this investigation.

“Our thoughts are with the man's at this time.”

Danielle Scott, who lives a few doors away from the victim's home, described the attack as “terrifying”.

She said: “I live on my own with my two-year-old daughter and I walk past that house on a daily basis to take my daughter to the .

“I normally take her out around that time [of the ] as well.”

Danielle added: “It's just terrifying not knowing what's going on.

“I never thought I would experience anything like this. I want to move out, I don't want to be here.”

Nikki Miller described the victim was a “friendly face” in the community who was well-liked.

She reminisced fondly over him, saying: “Everyone knew him, there were no bad words about him.

“He was a working man and never in any trouble.”

Anyone with any information about the shooting is asked to call Durham Constabulary on 101, or 999 in an emergency, quoting incident number 302 of April 5.

Information can also be passed on to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police van at a crime scene on a residential street.
Police have launched an investigation into the shooting
Police cordon at a crime scene on a residential street.
Two people have now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder
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