A man suspected of fatally shooting his wife outside a pub in Kent is believed to have died after falling into the River Thames, police say.
Edvard Stockings is suspected of shooting Lisa Smith in the car park of the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt last Friday.
Det Ch Insp Dave Higham said: “Our inquiries have concluded that the suspect is believed to have died after falling into the River Thames.”
Mr Stockings’s body has yet to be found but searches are ongoing, Kent Police added.
Ms Smith, 43, was shot dead shortly after 19:00 GMT on Valentines Day.
Det Ch Insp Higham added: “This murder has led to the senseless loss of a beloved daughter and mother and our thoughts remain with Lisa’s family.”
A friend of Mr Stockings previously said he received a call from him where he told him: “She’s dead, I love you. I’ll see you on the other side.”
CCTV footage captured the sound of three gunshots, followed by shouting and screaming.
A police spokesperson said the force would be assisting the coroner.
