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CCTV footage released four years after Sam Rimmer was shot dead in Dingle
Overview
Merseyside Police have released CCTV footage of four males they wish to speak to in connection with the fatal shooting of 22-year-old Sam Rimmer in Dingle, Liverpool, on 16 August 2022. The footage captures four individuals wearing face coverings near a playground off Cockburn Street about an hour before the shooting, potentially carrying a firearm. Although 10 people have been arrested, no one has been charged, and police are appealing for information with a £20,000 Crimestoppers reward available.
Key points
- Sam Rimmer, 22, was shot dead on Lavrock Road in Dingle, Liverpool, on 16 August 2022.
- Merseyside Police released CCTV footage showing four males acting suspiciously near a playground off Cockburn Street at 22:30 on the night of the murder.
- Detectives believe the individuals on the CCTV footage may have been in possession of a firearm.
- Ten people have been arrested in connection with the case so far, but no one has yet been charged.
- Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to a conviction.