Reward increased for Adam Chadwick shooting murder

A reward offered after a man was murdered in West Yorkshire seven years ago has been increased.

Father-of-one Adam Chadwick, 20, was shot when three masked men and a woman burst into his sister's home in Clifton Mount, Harehills, on 24 June 2008.

Police initially believed he was a victim of mistaken identity but are now unclear of the motive.

Crimestoppers is offering £12,000 - up from £5,000 in 2009 - for information leading to arrests and convictions.

The carpet fitter, from Seacroft, was visiting his sister when he was shot in the head on her doorstep at about 22:40 GMT.

A white woman and three black men wearing masks and camouflage clothing came to the door. A disturbance followed during which Mr Chadwick was shot. He died two days later in hospital.

The woman is known to have been knocking at other doors in the area prior to the shooting asking for someone called "Michelle".

Det Ch Insp Jim Dunkerley said: "I want to make a direct appeal to her to search her conscience, to think about the impact Adam's death has had on his family and to come forward."

Gemma Wilson, regional manager for Crimestoppers, said it was "still unclear what the motive was for this attack but Adam's family deserves answers".

He had celebrated his daughter Ruby's third birthday on the day of the attack.

Det Ch Insp Dunkerley said: "She too needs answers about why Adam was taken from her in such sudden and violent circumstances."