Shane Porter, 35, of Calcutt Park, has been charged with murder and possession of a shotgun without a certificate in connection with the death of Jimmy Ward. Ward, 36, sustained fatal gunshot wounds at the Calcutt Traveller Site near Cricklade, Wiltshire, and was pronounced dead at the scene at approximately 8:15 a.m. on Sunday.
Porter has been remanded in custody and is scheduled to appear before magistrates via video link later today. Two other individuals, Eddie Porter, 74, and Tammy Brown, 42, both from Luton, Bedfordshire, face charges of assisting an offender and possession of a shotgun without a certificate. They have also been remanded and are set to appear before magistrates on Thursday.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker extended condolences to Mr. Ward's family and noted that a scene and increased police presence will remain at the site as investigations continue. He thanked the local community for their patience and cooperation.
Two other men arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail. Tributes have been shared for Mr. Ward, who is survived by his wife and children. Mourners described him as a "gentleman."