A 68-year-old Yorkshire man is on trial accused of shooting to kill a gay couple in their home. Ernest Wright: Shoot-to-kill trial Entering the couple's house wearing a black balaclava, Ernest Wright shot dead Neville Corby, 42, and left his partner Craig Freear, 31, critically injured with shots in his arm and chest, a jury in the Newcastle Crown Court has heard. "Wielding the double barrelled weapon, he confronted Mr Freear as he opened his front door to go to work," reports the Yorkshire Evening Post. "The 68-year-old then followed Mr Freear inside the house, to see Mr Corby walking down the stairs... He pointed the gun at both men and fired, hitting Mr Corby in the chest," the court heard. After the attack, Wright went into hiding and was finally arrested a month later. He now denies charges of murder and attemped murder. His trial continues.
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First published: Wednesday, 3rd March 2010 - 3:16pm