Elle Edwards’ father opens up about pain of losing daughter, sets up anti-gun foundation in her name

The father of Elle Edwards, who was killed last month in a shooting at a pub on Christmas, has expressed that the holiday will never be the same for him and his family.

Tim Edwards, Elle Edwards’ father, hopes that a foundation established in her name can help to reduce gun violence. He acknowledged that the upcoming funeral of his daughter will be a difficult and painful experience, but he finds solace in the fact that Elle's memory and the good times they shared together will always live on. He believes that the foundation will serve as a reminder of her and will continue her legacy by working towards reducing gun violence.

Tim Edwards, whose daughter Elle was tragically shot and killed at a pub last month, shared in an interview how the loss of his "beautiful and caring" daughter with a "heart of gold" has forever changed his family's Christmas celebrations. He also emphasized the devastating impact of gun violence on his family.


Paying tribute to the 26-year-old beautician and dental nurse, Edwards told the media that his daughter was a magnetic person who would instantly light up a room with her warm and constant smile. He described her as beautiful and a great hugger, and a person with a heart of gold.

He went on to say that she was a fantastic human being and that everyone who knew her was drawn to her positive energy and kindness.



On December 24, Christmas Eve, Elle Edwards, a 26-year-old beautician and dental nurse were tragically shot and killed while celebrating with friends at the Lighthouse pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral. The incident occurred shortly before midnight on the same day.

A 22-year-old man, Connor Chapman, was charged with her murder and a trial date has been set for June 7, 2023.

This tragic incident is the fifth shooting in Merseyside since August 2022. In light of this tragic event, Edwards, Elle's father, hopes to create a foundation in her name with the goal of bringing about systemic change in relation to gun violence.

FAQs

1. Where was Elle Edwards shot?
   A pub in Wallasey Village, Wirral.
2. What is the purpose of the foundation in her name?
   The foundation in her name aims to bring about systemic change in relation to gun violence in memory of her tragic death.