A ninth person has been held over the murder of Ellis Cox.
Detectives are continuing to hunt for the 19-year-old’s killer after he was fatally shot at the Liver Industrial Estate in Aintree on the evening of June 14, 2024.
A 31-year-old man from Walton has now been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. He has been taken into custody where he will be questioned.
The previous eight suspects were all released under investigation.
Detective Inspector Steve Wilkinson said: “The investigation into the murder of Ellis is ongoing and this man will be questioned as part of our inquiries.
“This month will mark two years since Ellis was fatally shot at the Liver Industrial Estate and his family have been forced to live without anyone facing justice.
“We remain determined to find the people who were responsible and although we have made this arrest it is vital that anyone who has information comes forward as a matter of urgency so we can prosecute those who were involved in Ellis’s murder.”
Visit a dedicated web page to submit information or footage which can help in the investigation of Ellis’s murder: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/05MP23M53-PO1
You can also contact Merseyside Police via social media @MerPolCC or call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 quoting reference 2400055471.