Barry Dawson Fatally Shot in Apparent Case of Mistaken Identity in County Durham

Two suspects remain in custody as police investigate the shooting of the 60-year-old through a window at his home in Stanley, with CCTV evidence emerging.

• Barry Dawson, 60, was shot and killed at his home on Elm Street, Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, around 5:20 PM.
• Police have arrested a 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman on suspicion of conspiracy to murder; both remain in custody as investigations continue.
• CCTV and doorbell footage captured the incident, showing two individuals breaking a window and firing a shot, with audio capturing a victim's relative shouting, 'They’ve killed me dad.'
• Friends and neighbors describe Dawson as a well-liked, hard-working man, emphasizing that he was not the intended target in what appears to be a case of mistaken identity.
• Durham Constabulary continues to conduct door-to-door inquiries and examine forensic evidence as the community expresses shock and grief over the tragic event.

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