Inquest Into Plymouth Shooting Reveals Gunman Argued With Mother Before Deadly Attack

5 people were shot dead, including the gunman's mother

An inquest into a shooting in Plymouth, has revealed the gunman had argued with his mother, before the 12-minute deadly attack.

An inquest into Jake Davison's death will formally open this afternoon.

22 year old Davison shot 5 people last Thursday, in Plymouth, England.

The victims included Davison's 51 year-old mother, Maxine, 3 year old Sophie Martyn, & her father, Lee, 43, Stephen Washington, 59 & 66 year-old Kate Shepard, who died in hospital.

Plymouth gunman shot mother in head after row, coroner hears https://t.co/o9vRO8fIlU

— The Guardian (@guardian) August 19, 2021

A 33 year-old woman & 53 year-old man were also injured in the shooting, before Mr. Davison turned the gun on himself.

Yesterday, the British Home Secretary has stated anyone applying for a gun licence will have to undergo medical checks, including a mental health assessment.

Questions remain over why Mr. Davison held a shotgun licence - the weapon was removed from him last year over an allegation of assault.

Gun licence applicants will be required to undergo medical checks as part of new measures introduced following the Plymouth shooting https://t.co/kt7VUG860A

— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 19, 2021