BREAKING: Heartbreaking tributes to dad, 50, shot dead in street as police issue urgent appeal

The heartbroken daughters of a man who was shot dead in a drive-by shooting have spoken of their "complete shock".

Dale Stogden, known as Brett, was gunned down on Doncaster Road in Wakefield, near to the BP petrol station, on Tuesday night. The 50-year-old, from Wakefield, was rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

In an emotional tribute, his daughters said: "We are in complete shock at the loss of our dad in such horrific violent circumstances. We will miss him, and our breakfast get togethers. We will miss his big smile. Dad, we hope you are no longer in pain and that you can rest in peace. We will always love and miss you.

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"We would like to ask the person who took our dad’s life so cruelly, please hand yourself in then we can have some closure and lay him to rest."

Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team who is leading the investigation, said: “We are determined to get answers for Brett’s family and ensure that those involved in this senseless crime are brought to justice. I would like to extend my thanks again to those who have already provided information to assist this investigation.

"I would like to reassure you that there is a lot of work going on behind the scenes and all available lines of enquiry are being followed up. We are continuing to appeal to any motorists who were in the Doncaster Road area of Wakefield between 9.30pm and 9.45pm to check dashcam footage.

"From our enquiries, we believe the vehicle used in this incident, the Toyota RAV4, was abandoned in Dunbar Street in the immediate aftermath of the shooting so again we are keen to speak to any motorists or others in the area who has seen anyone in the street from around 9:40pm that night.”

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