Innocent Man Shot by Gang in "Case of Mistaken Identity"

West Yorkshire Police have arrested six people after an innocent man was shot dead in his sister's home:

Adam Chadwick Murder- Six People Arrested

Wednesday 15 July 2009

Adam Chadwick

Detectives investigating the murder of Adam Chadwick have arrested six people after a number of properties across Leeds were searched.

The arrests were made yesterday (Tues 14 July) after recent publicity surrounding the investigation led to information being passed to the police from members of the public.

Those arrested included:

A 24-year-old female from Wyther Close, Bramley who was arrested on suspicion of murder.

A 32-year-old man from Easterly Cross, Gipton who was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

Three further men aged 23, 27 and 28 have also been arrested by detectives on suspicion of murder.

A 44-year-old woman was also taken into custody from West Park Close in West Leeds. She was arrested in relation to possession of controlled drugs.

All those arrested have now been bailed to return to police stations across West Yorkshire at a later date.

Adam, 20, was shot at his sister's home in Clifton Mount, Harehills on Tuesday 24 June, 2008 in what police believe was a tragic case of mistaken identity. He died two days later in hospital.

Detective Superintendent Steve Payne, who is leading the murder investigation, said: "While we have made a number of arrests over recent days this enquiry is still ongoing and I would continue to urge anyone with information over Adam's death to contact myself or the enquiry team.

"Information from the public has led to these arrests and I personally assure anyone contacting us that their identity will remain strictly anonymous.

"Our main focus remains on bringing Adam's killers to justice."

Suspect: E-fit

Police want to hear from anyone who recognises the e-fit of a woman who was seen knocking on doors in the area surrounding Clifton Mount and asking for someone called 'Michelle' shortly before Adam was shot by three black men wearing balaclavas and camouflage clothing.

The woman is described as white, 27 to 28 years old, 5ft 4 inches to 5ft 5 inches tall with dark brown hair, olive skin and dark eyes. She was wearing a baggy black fleece or cardigan over a round neck black top.

Police would also like to hear from anyone with information about a blue Ford Focus C-Max vehicle that was recovered near to Chapeltown Road the day after Adam was shot and which police believe could have been used by the suspects.

Ford Focus C-Max

The car was caught on CCTV at 11.30pm on 20 June, four days before the shooting, pulling on to the forecourt of the BP Garage on Roundhay Road, Chapeltown where the air pump was used to fill the rear offside tyre. Police want to hear from anyone who saw the car in the days leading up to Adam's shooting.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on: 0113 2413006, West Yorkshire Police on: 0845 6060606, or Crimestoppers anonymously on: 0800 555 111.