Detectives have urgently asked the public to check the route known to have been taken by the man who shot dead Olivia Pratt-Korbel as he made his escape.
Merseyside police revealed yesterday how the killer had climbed into the back gardens of properties as he sprinted away from Olivia's home on Kingsheath Avenue, Dovecot, after shooting the nine-year-old dead and wounding her mum. The killer's original target, 35-year-old Joseph Nee, was also shot in the attack.
The force released a map showing the route used to escape before he disappeared from view. After shooting Olivia on Kingsheath Avenue, the suspect ran towards the junction with Finch Lane and turned left. He then ran along Finch Lane and turned right onto Berryford Road, where he disappeared from view.
READ MORE: What police have already learnt from scene of Olivia's murder
Yesterday, Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen told the media: "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.
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"I know that there will be people shielding and helping this man. If you are found to be doing this then we will do everything legitimately possible to bring you to justice. It is beyond comprehension how anyone can protect a person who is responsible for killing a nine-year-old little girl.
"This man is toxic. He is toxic to our communities and if you are protecting him then he is toxic to you and your families.
I want you to place the loyalty that you have to you families before any loyalty you have for this man. I want information as to where he is now."
Police have also released CCTV footage of a potential witness who was recorded standing on Finch Lane near the junction of Kingsheath Avenue around the time of the murder. The man has been urged to make himself known to police.
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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