Man shot dead in County Durham home named as dad with ‘heart of gold’
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A 60-year-old has been named by police as the man shot dead in a terraced house in County Durham over the weekend - despite their best attempts medics were unable to save his lifeNewsRebecca Whalley22:01, 07 Apr 2025Updated 22:13, 07 Apr 2025A 60-year-old shot dead in a terraced house in County Durham over the weekend has been named by police as Barry Dawson.The man was inside a terraced home on Elm Street in Stanley, County Durham, on Saturday afternoon when he was fatally shot.Article continues belowEmergency services rushed to the scene at around 5:20pm but despite medics' best efforts, Dawson died at the scene.Durham Constabulary confirmed that a 37-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder yesterday. The two remain in custody.Officers are continuing to appeal for information including anyone who saw a white Seat Arona in the area at the time.Neighbours rushed to the house after a gunman fired into the living room on Sunday.A clip of...