Tributes are being shared for Jimmy Ward, a father in his thirties, who was killed in a shooting incident at the Calcutt Traveller Site near Cricklade, Wiltshire, on Sunday morning. Emergency services were called to the site shortly after 8:15 a.m., where Mr. Ward was pronounced dead at the scene.

Wiltshire Police have initiated a murder investigation into the incident. A man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and assisting an offender. Both remain in police custody.

Mr. Ward is believed to have left behind a wife and children. Mourners have posted tributes online, with one writing, "RIP to my daughter-in-law's dad Jimmy Ward. Please everyone pray for all the family, my heart goes out to them all." Another described him as "a gentleman."

Emergency services were called to the site at around 8.15am, but despite the efforts of paramedics, Mr Ward was pronounced dead at the scene

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker of Wiltshire Police's Major Crime Investigation Team stated, "This is an incredibly serious incident, and my thoughts are with the victim's friends and family at this devastating time." He confirmed that inquiries are ongoing at the site and in the surrounding area to determine the circumstances and identify all individuals involved.

A man in his 70s and a woman in her 40s had been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm and assisting an offender and remain in police custody

Police have cordoned off a residential street near the incident, and a forensic tent is in place. Officers are appealing to the public for anyone who witnessed the shooting or observed any suspicious activity in the area on Sunday morning to come forward. Information can be provided by contacting Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting log 95 of August 2, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.