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Shot Dorset executive Guy Hedger 'lived life to its full' | |
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The relatives of a marketing executive shot by intruders at his home on Sunday said he "lived life to its full". | |
Guy Hedger, 61, was shot at his home in St Ives, Dorset, shortly after 03:00 BST and died in hospital. | Guy Hedger, 61, was shot at his home in St Ives, Dorset, shortly after 03:00 BST and died in hospital. |
Police said it was not thought the two offenders, who stole jewellery from the house, were known to the victim. | Police said it was not thought the two offenders, who stole jewellery from the house, were known to the victim. |
A family statement described Mr Hedger as "a caring and compassionate partner, son, brother and uncle" who would be "sorely missed". | A family statement described Mr Hedger as "a caring and compassionate partner, son, brother and uncle" who would be "sorely missed". |
It said Mr Hedger "enriched the lives of all those who knew him". | It said Mr Hedger "enriched the lives of all those who knew him". |
The statement continued: "We are devastated that Guy's life has been cut short in this way. Guy will be sorely missed by family, friends and colleagues, but he will live in our hearts forever. | |
"We ask for time to grieve in private." | |
Detectives are trying to establish why the home of the former Liverpool Victoria (LV) marketing executive, near Ringwood, Hampshire, was targeted. | |
Dorset Police said an element of pre-planning may have been involved and has urged anyone who saw people or vehicles acting suspiciously in the area in the days or hours before the shooting to come forward. | |
Det Ch Insp Sarah Derbyshire said: "This was a truly horrific crime and our deepest sympathies go out to Guy's family and friends. | Det Ch Insp Sarah Derbyshire said: "This was a truly horrific crime and our deepest sympathies go out to Guy's family and friends. |
"I want to reassure the public that we have the best detectives, officers and staff working day and night on this case. | "I want to reassure the public that we have the best detectives, officers and staff working day and night on this case. |
"The violent offenders responsible for this crime are still at large and we are doing everything in our power to bring these individuals to justice." | "The violent offenders responsible for this crime are still at large and we are doing everything in our power to bring these individuals to justice." |
A helicopter was used to search the area following the shooting, which police believe was a planned burglary that turned violent. | A helicopter was used to search the area following the shooting, which police believe was a planned burglary that turned violent. |
The shotgun used is yet to be recovered. | The shotgun used is yet to be recovered. |