DETECTIVES continue to appeal for information on the first anniversary of the murder of Jacqueline Rutter.

Jacqueline, 53, was shot in the chest in her own home on Meadowbrook Road in Moreton at around 1am on Sunday, October 30, 2022.

The murder of the grandmother of five is being treated as a targeted incident and detectives believe two or three people were involved in the shooting.

So far, Merseyside Police have arrested eight people, but no one has ever been charged for her murder.

On the first anniversary of Jacqueline’s murder, Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath is appealing to anyone who has information to come forward to help get justice for her family.

DCI McGrath said: “This is understandably a poignant day for Jacqueline’s family and friends. The thoughts of everyone at Merseyside Police are with them at this difficult time.

“We are determined to get justice for them and we want to put the people responsible for Jacqueline’s murder before a court.

“We believe at least two or three people were involved in this incident, and we are sure that information is out there to identify who they are and where they are. We will not stop until we find them. If you are close to any of the people who were responsible for this appalling shooting, please search your conscience and come forward with what you know so that Jacqueline’s family can finally find peace and justice.”

Detectives have previously identified a black Vauxhall Insignia they believe was involved in this incident and was seen between 12.45am-1.15am on Sunday 30 October 2022.

They are keen to speak to anyone who saw this vehicle, or captured anything on dashcam, CCTV or doorbell footage.

DCI McGrath said: “We believe that a black Vauxhall Insignia was driven near the property on Meadowbrook Road and was also seen on Birkenhead Road, Hoylake Road and Garden Hey Road between 12.45am–1.15am that Sunday morning. Anyone who lives in these roads and knows anything about this vehicle, please get in touch. The smallest detail could be the key to bringing those responsible to justice.”
 

DCI McGrath added: “Guns have no place on the streets of Merseyside. We have too often seen the devastation they cause to families and communities and we will do everything within our powers to find the people responsible and bring them to justice.

“Gun crime in Merseyside is reducing, but one discharge on our streets is one too many and we will be relentless in the pursuit of those who put everyone at risk when they commit a firearm offence.

“Merseyside Police will proactively disrupt those who are involved in serious organised crime. These people are intent on causing misery on our streets and their actions can result in innocent members of our communities being seriously injured or killed.

“Stop searches, warrants, land searches and arrests take place all year round, and in many instances it is thanks to the public who tell us where there are issues in the community.

“We rely on information provided by the community, so if you can help get justice for Jacqueline’s family, please come forward and tell us what you know.”

Anyone with any information can contact Merseyside Police via social media @MerPolCC or call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 22000796038.