The funeral arrangements for Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was fatally murdered in her own home, have been made public, and her family has urged attendees to wear a “splash of pink” in her honour.
The unfortunate nine-year-old was shot in the chest by a guy wearing a mask who was trying to catch up with a former heroin dealer who had broken into her house in the city’s Dovecot neighbourhood after an alleged gangland dispute.
The assailant was after Joseph Nee, 35, who broke into the home after seeing Olivia’s mother Cheryl Korbel, 46, who opened the door to investigate what was happening outside.
Nee, Cheryl, and little Olivia were all shot by the shooter before he fled the scene.
The nine-year-old was declared dead one hour after being snatched up by police and driven to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in the back of a police vehicle, according to the police.
The funeral arrangements for Olivia have already been announced by her family through Debbie Bennett’s Independent Funeral Directors. On September 15, a funeral liturgy will be held in Dovecot.
The funeral home said in a notice: “It is with great regret that we announce the funeral preparations for young Olivia, as requested by her family.
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On Thursday, September 15, at 11 a.m., there will be a funeral mass at Dovecot, followed by a private burial. Everyone was asked to wear a pop of pink by the family.
In response to the notification, hundreds of individuals sent condolences to Olivia’s family and paid respect to her.
“Aww, I am thinking of you all at this terrible time. Rest in peace, Olivia,” remarked Sharon Johns.
As the manhunt for Olivia’s murderer continues, authorities yesterday revealed CCTV footage showing a balaclava-clad shooter running away from the site of the deadly shot.
The police also admitted that two firearms were used in the August 22 incident that claimed the life of the youngster at her house in Knotty Ash, Liverpool.
Detective Chief Superintendent Mark Kameen said: “I’m going to show you film of the guy who killed young Olivia” when he released the video of the shooter on Thursday. I’m taking this action in case someone recognises his clothing.
“It could also assist folks recall seeing him in the vicinity on the night Olivia was killed and be able to help us track where he went next,” the author writes.
Police claim the video shows the shooter racing down Finch Lane away from Kingsheath Avenue before turning right onto Berryford Road and disappearing.
We are aware that he is entering and exiting gardens to hide from view, the man said.
Detective Kameen issued a warning to anyone who are “shielding” the offender, saying that police “will use all legal means at their disposal to bring you to justice.”
It is incomprehensible how anybody could stand up for someone who killed a nine-year-old child, he said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact @CrimestoppersUK anonymously at 0800 555 111 or DM @MerPolCC with the reference number 22000621096.
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