A woman who was mysteriously gunned down in Liverpool would have been celebrating her 29th birthday today.

Ashley Dale was found with a gunshot wound in the back garden of her home in Old Swan on August 21.

Vowing to get ‘justice’, her family have appealed for the public’s assistance in the murder investigation.

A statement shared through Merseyside Police said: ‘Ashley’s family would like to emphasise the devastating effects gun crime has had on our family.

‘On what would have been Ashley’s 29th birthday, her loss is beyond words, the family have been torn apart and life can never be “normal” again.

‘Her birthday being so close to Christmas made this time of year so special, but without her Christmas is going to be unbearable.

‘Life has become a living nightmare for Ashley’s parents, siblings and family. Her loving, kind and articulate nature showed through with the number of friends she had.

‘We couldn’t have been more proud of Ashley. A huge hole has been left, life will never be the same again.

‘We miss you Ash with all our hearts, and vow that justice for “Our Ash” will be served.’

Police are yet to charge anyone for her death, but 15 people have been arrested and remain on bail or under investigation.

But detectives believe her killing was an apparent case of mistaken identity. 

The environmental health officer for Knowsley Council is not thought to have been the intended target of the killing, which was one of three fatal shootings in Liverpool within a week.

Detective chief inspector Cath Cummings reiterated the family’s appeal to help the force finding her killer.

He said: ‘We know that today will be an extremely difficult time for Ashley’s family and friends, as they continue to come to terms with her sudden and tragic passing.

‘We share their determination to see justice served, and to that end our investigation team continues to make progress.

‘Detectives review all new information received on Ashley’s murder as a high priority, so please don’t assume what you know is already known to us.

‘The smallest detail, image, footage or description could prove pivotal to our inquiries, so let us make that assessment.

‘Please continue to come forward and we will keep everyone updated with any developments as we have them.’

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