Three people have been arrested in Oswestry on suspicion of murdering Kirkby man Rikki Berry.
Officers from West Mercia Police arrested a 21-year-old woman and two men, aged 24 and 25, on behalf of Merseyside Police on Wednesday, July 24.
Mr Berry, 36, was shot at around 6.35pm on Wednesday, July 17 in Quarryside Drive in Kirkby, Knowsley.
Merseyside Police said the murder appeared to have been “a targeted shooting, carried out in broad daylight in view of witnesses” who according to police have “understandably been left shocked and upset at what happened".
Police said there is likely to be an increased presence of officers in Oswestry, adding that there is no wider risk to the public.
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A spokesperson for Merseyside Police said: “Detectives investigating the murder of Rikki Berry in Kirkby on Wednesday 17 July have arrested three people on suspicion of murder and possession of a firearm.
“The arrests were made in Oswestry in Shropshire, by West Mercia Police, on behalf of Merseyside Police, earlier today, Wednesday 24 July.
“Those arrested are a 24-year-old man of no fixed abode, a 25-year-old man from Kirkby and a 21-year-old woman from Kirkby. They are all currently in custody.
“This brings the number of arrests to nine in connection with the investigation. Six people have been bailed pending further enquiries.
“We are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses to come forward. Information, images and footage can be sent directly to the investigation team via Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).
“You can also message us via @MerPolCC on social media, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 24000624806.”
West Mercia Police have warned that the public to expect a larger police presence in the town over the coming days.
In a post on their social media, West Mercia Police said: “There is likely to be an increased police presence in the town as colleagues from Merseyside Police carry out further enquiries.
“This is part of a planned operation, and there is no wider risk to the public.”
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