People across the region have come together to show support for the family of Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
Olivia, nine, was shot dead in her own home on Kingsheath Avenue in Dovecot on Monday, August 22. The gunman burst into her home while chasing 35-year-old Joseph Nee, who had run into the house to escape after noticing Olivia's mum, Cheryl Korbel, open the front door.
A fundraiser set up to support Olivia's family and give her the send off she deserves has now raised nearly £40,000 in donations. The fundraiser, organised by Steven McCracken with the family's permission, was started the day after the shooting.
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A message on the page reads: "We are raising funds to help the family with this tragic loss. We can't imagine the pain they're all going through and want to help in any way we can. Let's give this little angel the send off she deserves."
Around 200 people, including Olivia's family, gathered at St Margaret Mary's RC Church in Pilch Lane, Huyton on Wednesday to pay their respects to the St Margaret Mary pupil. Two men arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder have been conditionally bailed and remain under investigation.
Police have today released CCTV footage of Olivia's killer, who was seen jumping into gardens and running away from the murder scene. In a press briefing this afternoon, detectives said they believe Olivia's killer used two guns at the scene, and left with both of them.
Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen said he hopes the footage of the gunman may jog some memories, or prompt someone to recognise his clothing. Police are also seeking to speak to a potential witness who was captured on CCTV standing on Finch Lane, near to the junction with Kingsheath Avenue, around the time of the murder.
DCS Kameen said: "I am going to show you footage of the man that murdered little Olivia. I am doing this because people may recognise what he is wearing. It may also help people remember seeing him in the area on the night of Olivia’s murder and be able to help us trace where he went next.
"This footage shows the gunman running along Finch Lane away from Kingsheath Avenue. You then see him turn right into Berryford Road and go out of sight. We know he is climbing into and through people's gardens to avoid being seen.
"As you can see, the gunman was wearing a black padded jacket and a black balaclava with a peak and black gloves and he is described as approximately 5ft 7in tall with a slim build.
"This is the man we are hunting for – We need to know where he went that night or did you see him in the area? Remember this was shortly after 10pm on Monday 22nd August."
Anyone with information is asked to DM @MerPolCC or call @CrimestoppersUK anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting log 22000621096. You can also pass information on our Major Incident Public Portal website mipp.police.uk
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