COPS are hunting a gunman on the loose after a dad, 50, was killed in a drive-by shooting.
Dale Stogden, known as Brett, was shot dead in Wakefield on Tuesday night.
He was gunned down outside a local pizza takeaway at around 9.43pm.
It is believed the fatal shots were fired from a Toyota RAV4 car, which was found abandoned on Wednesday.
West Yorkshire Police have since arrested three men aged 19, 20 and 27 on suspicion of murder.
They were detained this afternoon at properties in Ossett and the Lupset area.
Brett’s heartbroken daughters have paid tribute to their father in a statement released by the police.
“We are in complete shock at the loss of our dad in such horrific violent circumstances,” it read.
“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.
“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.”
A spokesperson for the force said: “Three men have been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Brett Stogden in Wakefield.
“All three men have been arrested this afternoon. They are aged 19, 20 and 27, and are all from the Wakefield area.
“They are currently in police custody.
“They were arrested from addresses in Ossett and the Lupset area of Wakefield.”
