Five people died at the hands of Jake Davison during his shooting spree on August 12 2021
11 February 2022
The victims whose lives were violently ended by Jake Davison are as follows:
– Maxine Davison, 51
The mother of Jake Davison was the first victim of his murder spree.
The former trawler woman was shot dead at her home in Biddick Drive, Keyham, Plymouth shortly after 6pm on August 12 last year.
– Lee Martyn, 43
Mr Martyn, a married carpenter, was killed alongside his daughter, Sophie.
Relatives said he “had the kindest heart, would do anything for anybody” and that “you only had to take one look at him to see how much he loved and adored his family”.
– Sophie Martyn, three
She was killed as she walked the family dog with her father in Biddick Close.
Relatives said the family had been “truly blessed” to have “seen you grow into such a beautiful, funny and clever girl” over the three years of her life.
– Stephen Washington, 59
He was shot and killed by Davison in a park close to Biddick Drive as he walked the family dog.
In a tribute, his family said their world “has been turned upside down in the blink of an eye” with the death of a “loving husband, father, grandfather and best friend”.
“Stephen was a friendly, outgoing person,” they said.
“He would help anyone at the drop of a hat, he loved his animals and was often seen walking his two huskies in the area.
“Stephen was a devoted family man, a loving husband, father, grandfather and best friend.
“Since the devastating events a couple of days ago, our world has been turned upside down in the blink of an eye and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
“Our hearts and thoughts are with the families also affected by this tragic incident.”
Mr Washington was married to Sheila and was a carer for his wife.
– Katherine Shepherd, 66
Mrs Shepherd, known as Kate, was shot outside a hair salon on Henderson Place.
She later died from her injuries at Derriford Hospital.
She was married and friends described her as a “very talented artist”.
