Kieran Shepherd: Great Baddow man killed in broad daylight named

A 30-year-old man who was killed in broad daylight on a Chelmsford housing estate has been named locally as Kieran Shepherd.

He was found seriously injured on Meadgate Avenue, in Great Baddow, on Tuesday at 12:30 BST. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Essex Police said three people in balaclavas were seen leaving the area shortly after the incident. No arrests have been made.

Floral tributes have been left nearby, with messages including "RIP Kier – forever 30".

People on the Meadgate estate told the BBC they were shocked by the news.

"Everyone is very sad, very upset," said Mathi Kanagarajah, owner of the local newsagent.

He said there was a good community spirit on the estate and added that everyone was "very friendly and helpful".

Pam, who has lived in the area since the 1960s, said the fact that somebody had been killed in broad daylight made her feel "insecure".

She said she avoided walking in certain areas unless she was with other people.

"It used to be a lovely secure estate, everybody wanted to live here but now, it does worry you," she added.

One resident, who did not wish to be named, said the situation was "heartbreaking".

"I feel sorry for the family of the person who's done it, and I feel sorry for the people who've suffered for it," they said.

Det Insp Lydia George, senior investigating officer on the case, described it as "a terrible incident" which had been "distressing" for those in the area.

"I want to reassure you we are doing everything we can and that we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public," she said.

The force appealed for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage to come forward, and said it had set up a Major Incident Police Portal for the investigation.