🔴 Tragic Explosion in Bristol: Former Drug Gang Member Named in Deadly Incident
In a shocking turn of events, Ryan Kelly, a man formerly linked to a notorious drug gang, has been named as one of the deceased in a devastating explosion that rocked a Bristol neighbourhood. The blast occurred at the doorstep of Kelly’s ex-partner, Joanne Shaw, in the Frenchay area, claiming both their lives.
Neighbours recount seeing Kelly arrive at Joanne’s parents’ home with an explosive device, leading to a horrific detonation that left the community in disbelief. Joanne had reportedly been living with her parents to escape Kelly, as she had previously alerted police to his harassment.
Eyewitness Stuart Blanchard shared chilling details: “It wasn’t Jo’s own house but her parent’s. There had been shouting, but there’s noise from that house every week, so I didn’t think much until the bang happened. It shook my door.”
The explosive incident has left local residents in shock. Wayne Smith, a carpenter, reported: “He’s turned up with a grenade and set it off—killing them both.” The tragedy was heightened by the unsettling fact that police had been contacted moments before the explosion, due to the ongoing disturbance.
A Taunton resident, Michael Gwyther, mentioned: “I thought it was someone kicking a door, then saw the devastation it caused. It’s terrifying.”
Joanne was described by neighbours as part of a “lovely family.” Their loss is felt deeply in the community, with many struggling to comprehend such violence.
Ryan Kelly, once a low-level operative in a Breaking Bad-style meth operation, had served a five-year jail sentence starting in 2015. This former connection to organised crime has cast a haunting shadow over the tragic incident.
Let this serve as a reminder of the lingering impacts of one’s past affiliations and the necessity of addressing domestic concerns before they spiral into such drastic outcomes. Our hearts go out to the families affected by this unimaginable event. 🕊️
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