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Gun death victim was retired policeman

A man found shot dead alongside his female partner was a retired police inspector of 30 years' service, a detective has said.

The pair – named by neighbours as Bill Dowling and his partner, known as Vicky – were found dead at a property in Devizes, Wiltshire, on Saturday after neighbours alerted the police having heard gunshots. Police confirmed they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

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