£20,000 reward to help solve Ellis Cox murder

Ellis Cox died after being shot at an industrial estate in Aintree in June 2024

A £20,000 reward has been put up as police try to solve the murder of a 19-year-old man.

Ellis Cox died in hospital after being shot on an industrial estate in Aintree, Merseyside, on 23 June 2024.

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder but no one has been charged over his death.

Gary Murray, North West Regional Manager of Crimestoppers which is offering the reward said: "Ellis's family deserve answers and justice."

Ellis Cox's mother Carolyn (L) and aunt, Julie O'Toole (R), have made numerous appeals for help

The appeal comes as the case is featured on BBC One's Crimewatch Live.

Police believe Mr Cox was shot with a self-loading pistol as he walked through the Liver Industrial Estate, having travelled back from Southport.

His mother Carolyn Cox previously said he had called her shortly before and told her he would be "home in five minutes".

He was found with gunshot wounds at 22:00 BST.

"Ellis was an innocent young man whose life was cut short in the most devastating way at just 19 years of age," Mr Murray said.

"He had his whole life ahead of him.

"There are people in our community who may know what happened and who is responsible for taking Ellis from his loved ones.

"The family need your help and are so grateful for the support they have been shown so far and want to thank the public for standing with them in getting justice for Ellis."

Crimestoppers, a charity which is independent of the police, is now offering the reward for information that exclusively leads to the conviction of those responsible.

The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 6 January.

"We're offering this significant reward because Ellis's family deserve answers and justice," Mr Murray said.

"If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Your call could finally bring peace to Ellis's loved ones and ensure those responsible are held to account."