Two men were arrested Thursday and Friday in connection with last week’s slaying of 9-year-old Olivia Pratt-Korbel, who was shot to death at her family’s home in Liverpool, northwest England, on Monday night, police said. A 33-year-old man and a 36-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of murder, as well as two counts of attempted murder, but have been released on bail. The 36-year-old, however, was later returned to prison for breaching the terms of his licence, which is similar to a pre-trial release. The incident began around 10pm on Monday when a gunman opened fire on two men near the home of the 9-year-old girl’s family. Her mother opened the front door to see what was going on and one of the targets of the attack forced his way into their home. The gunman gave chase and fired multiple shots, fatally striking the toddler and injuring her mother and the target. UK MAN CAUGHT AT WINDSOR CASTLE WITH CROSSBOW ACCUSED OF PUBLIC PURPOSE TO ‘INJURY OR ALARM’ QUEEN The shooting target, a 35-year-old man, was taken to hospital in a black Audi Q3, police said. “This is a shocking and horrific attack which will reverberate through our communities and I want to take this opportunity again to appeal to anyone who knows who was responsible for this attack to please come forward and give us these the names,” said the Merseyside Chief. Serena Kennedy said at a press conference on Tuesday. The 9-year-old girl was pronounced dead shortly after the shooting at a children’s hospital in Liverpool. Liverpool FC captain Jordan Henderson paid tribute to Pratt-Korbel after a match on Saturday by wearing an undershirt that read, “RIP OLIVIA YNWA,” meaning “You’ll never walk alone.” CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Her family described her as a “unique, chatty, smelly little girl who broke the mold when she was born”. “Liv was adored by everyone who knew her and would instantly make friends with anyone and everyone. She was often seen riding up and down the street on her new birthday bike,” the little girl’s family said. “Although her life was short, her personality certainly wasn’t and she lived it as long as she could, and she would strike people with her wit and kindness.” The Associated Press contributed to this report. Paul Best is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected] and on Twitter: @KincaidBest.
