Overview
- Police were called to Conifer Road in Coxford around 8pm on Wednesday, where the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
- A 31-year-old man from Southampton was arrested at the address on suspicion of murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life, and remains in custody.
- Hampshire Constabulary confirmed a firearm was recovered as forensic teams collected evidence and searched the property and surrounding area.
- The street cordon was lifted early Thursday afternoon, though officers continue to guard the house and conduct house-to-house inquiries with increased local patrols.
- Detectives appealed for witnesses and said the victim’s next of kin had not yet been informed as the investigation continues into its third day.