The family of a murdered teenager have spoken of their heartbreak on the second anniversary of his death.
Ellis Cox was 19 when he was fatally shot at Liver Industrial Estate in Aintree on the night of June 23, 2024.
Today marks the two-year anniversary of his murder which remains unsolved despite a £40,000 reward.
Mr. Cox was taken to hospital by an ambulance where he was pronounced dead.
His family have released a statement on the anniversary asking anyone who may have any knowledge of the incident to come forward.
In the statement, the Cox family said: “If you know something, however small you think it may be, please find the courage to come forward.
“Silence protects those responsible. Speaking up could help bring the answers and justice that Ellis deserves.”
They added: “We miss him beyond measure. We love him beyond words. We will continue to speak his name, honour his memory and fight for the truth”.
The family raised £20,000 to double the original reward offered for information by Crimestoppers.
Detective Chief Inspector Steve McGrath, the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) for the case at Merseyside Police, said: “As the SIO in this case, I am still determined as I was two years ago to find the person or people responsible for this tragic murder.
“I’d like to take this opportunity to appeal to anyone who holds information whatsoever get in touch. It’s not too late”.
Nine people have been arrested in the two years since the murder, but none have been charged.
Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police by calling 101 and quoting reference number 24000554719.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
