A quiet street in St Helens, Merseyside, has become the centre of a murder investigation following a tragic domestic incident that claimed the life of 47-year-old Charlie Kirk.
Emergency services were called to a property on Birchley Road in the early hours of Tuesday morning following reports of a shooting. Despite their efforts, Mr Kirk was pronounced dead at the scene.
Merseyside Police have confirmed the arrest of a 47-year-old woman, understood to be his wife Leanne Kirk, on suspicion of murder. She remains in custody for questioning as detectives work to establish the full circumstances surrounding the event.
A Community in Shock
The news has sent ripples of shock through the local community. Neighbours have described the Kirks as a seemingly ordinary couple, making the event all the more devastating. Police have cordoned off the property while forensic examinations are carried out.
Detective Chief Inspector Andy McCourt of Merseyside Police is leading the investigation. "This is a truly tragic incident in which a man has lost his life," he stated. "Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time."
Ongoing Investigation
While a woman is in custody, police are continuing their appeal for information from the public. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who was in the Birchley Road area between midnight and 1:30 am on Tuesday who may have witnessed anything unusual.
This incident is being treated as an isolated domestic-related matter, and police have confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the death.
