Police have arrested a man on suspicion of murder following the fatal shooting of a man at a traveller site near Cricklade.
The suspect was arrested on Tuesday (4 August) after officers investigating the shooting at Calcutt made what they described as a significant development in the case.
Emergency services were called to the site at around 8.15am on Sunday, where Jimmy Ward, 36, was found with fatal injuries. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
Wiltshire Police said two more men were also arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of assisting an offender after a vehicle was stopped on the A419.
The latest arrests bring the total number of people in custody to five.
A 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder. Two men, aged 53 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
A 74-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested on Sunday (2 August) on suspicion of assisting an offender and possession of a firearm. All five suspects remain in custody for questioning.
A police cordon remains in place at the traveller site in Calcutt, with an increased police presence expected to continue over the coming days while officers carry out further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker, Senior Investigating Officer from the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “This is a significant development in our investigation.
“I can confirm that a man has been arrested on suspicion of Jimmy’s murder and is now in police custody, along with four other people on suspicion of assisting an offender.
“Jimmy’s next of kin have been informed of this development and my thoughts continue to be with them. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
“A scene and heavy policing presence remain in place at the traveller site in Calcutt while further enquiries are carried out. I continue to ask that this cordon is respected.
“I’d like to thank the local community for their support and patience since Sunday.
“We understand this incident has caused significant concern, so please consider speaking with officers about any information or concerns you may have.”
