The shooting of Olivia Pratt-Korbel is an extraordinary tragedy. Nonetheless, this is a moment to take stock
The death of nine-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel in Liverpool on Monday is almost beyond belief in its horror. It is one of those moments when a nation unites in fear and revulsion. Police have appealed directly to “the criminal fraternity” in the belief that it too must draw a line at such a killing, even if willing to tolerate or perpetrate other violence.
According to police, Olivia was shot when her mother heard a noise on the street and opened the door to see what was happening. A man attempting to escape a gunman ran into the house – only for his pursuer to open fire regardless, killing Olivia and injuring her mother. The target of the attack was arrested on Wednesday for breach of his licence conditions and returned to prison. Police say several people have already given them a name for the suspected assailant.
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