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flag A drug dispute led to the fatal shooting of innocent grandfather Barry Dawson in his home, captured on camera, resulting in life sentences for three men.

flag On April 5, 2025, 60-year-old Barry Dawson was fatally shot through his home window in Stanley, County Durham, in a targeted attack captured on doorbell camera footage. flag Three men—Sean Reay, Kelvin Lawson, and Thomas Sterling—were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison with minimum terms of 32, 28, and 26 years, respectively. flag The crime, linked to a drug-related dispute, occurred as children played nearby, and Dawson, a well-respected grandfather with no connection to the conflict, was killed. flag Reay, the gunman, and Lawson, who broke the window to improve the shooter’s aim, were key figures in the attack, while Sterling participated in a show of force. flag The case drew national attention due to its brutality, the use of surveillance footage, and the tragic loss of an innocent man in a quiet neighborhood.

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