Overview
- Marcin Buryta, 31, of Conifer Road, appeared at Southampton Magistrates' Court charged with murdering 45-year-old Piotr Pruszak and possessing a prohibited weapon, entered no plea, and was remanded to appear at Crown Court today.
- Police identified the victim as Polish national Piotr Pruszak, who was found with gunshot injuries at a Conifer Road property on February 11 and pronounced dead at the scene.
- Investigators recovered a firearm at the address and carried out extensive forensic work, including searches around vehicles and gardens, with evidence removed from the property.
- A 57-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting aggravated burglary in connection with the incident and remain in custody.
- Residents reported fear after youths set off a firework the day after the shooting, with officers on patrol responding and reassuring the community that it was anti-social behavior rather than another attack.