A CRAZED gunman who slaughtered five people including a child in a bloody rampage has been revealed as a "virgin incel loner".
Jake Davison, 23, moans about how he is "getting uglier" each year and said he was "defeated by life" in chilling YouTube videos.
The crane operator shot himself dead yesterday after gunning down a woman, believed to be his mum, in Plymouth.
Davison also killed a three-year-old girl, a second woman and a male bystander during the horror.
His YouTube page has revealed the mass-murderer as a rambling gun nut who follows the "Incel" movement.
He likes Incel TV - an online support group for "involuntary celibates" that is linked to male supremacy and misogyny.
Incels believe they have no possibility of finding a partner to get love, validation or acceptance from.
Read our Plymouth shooting live blog for the latest updates...
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk 4 minutes ago
GUNMAN WAS A FOLLOWER OF THE ‘INCEL’ MOVEMENT
Jake Davison’s YouTube page has revealed the mass-murderer as a rambling gun nut who follows the “Incel” movement.
He likes Incel TV – an online support group for “involuntary celibates” that is linked to male supremacy and misogyny.
Incels believe they have no possibility of finding a partner to get love, validation or acceptance from. The movement has been labelled a “hate” group with many followers accused of believing they are owed sex by women.
In turn, this makes some Incels want to strike out at the world because they have been rejected by girls, while others blame attractive men for their perceived problems.
The community gained worldwide attention when British-born student Elliot Rodger, 22, murdered six people at the University of California in 2014.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk 4 minutes ago
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk 14 minutes ago
IOPC RECEIVED REFERRAL FROM DEVON AND CORNWALL POLICE AFTER SHOOTING
David Ford, regional director for the Independent Office for Police Conduct, said: “We can confirm that this morning we received a mandatory referral from Devon and Cornwall Police relating to yesterday’s tragic events in Plymouth in which six people lost their lives.
“Our thoughts remain with all of the many people who will be severely affected.
“The referral relates to yesterday’s events as well as police contact with Jake Davison prior to the incident, including the force’s role and actions regarding firearms licensing.
“We are urgently assessing the matter to determine what further action may be required from us.”
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk 24 minutes ago
POLICE SET UP HOTLINE AS INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
Devon and Cornwall Police have set up a phone line as investigations into the circumstances of the incident continue.
Anyone with any information or who witnessed the attack is urged to call 01752 487887.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk 34 minutes ago
FIRST ACTIVE SHOOTER IN 11 YEARS
The Plymouth rampage was the first time an active shooter has been on the loose in the UK since Derrick Bird's killing spree in west Cumbria on June 2, 2010.
Twelve people died including the gunman, his twin brother David and the family's solicitor.
After first murdering his brother and a colleague, the 52-year-old taxi driver drove through rural west Cumbria and fired at random people on country roads and in villages before finally killing himself.
Bird was said to have argued with colleagues on the taxi rank the night before and told one: "You won't see me again."
Eleven victims survived the shooting but some ended up with life-changing injuries.
The horror left a lasting mark on the victims' families and friends as well as those who witnessed the rampage.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk 44 minutes ago
DAVISON ONLINE ACTIVITY
Davison also has a dark YouTube page where he rambles about his failed love life and follows countless pro-gun accounts.
Just two days ago, he added a clip to his 'liked' videos of a M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle being shot.
Davison also likes Incel TV - an online support group for "involuntary celibates" that is linked to male supremacy and misogyny.
The movement has been labelled a "hate" group with many followers accused of believing they are owed sex by women.
It was linked to the killing of ten people in Canada in 2018 after Alek Minassian posted a Facebook message showing his support for Incels before ploughing a van into crowds.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk 54 minutes ago
PICTURED: DAD AND DAUGHTER WHO WERE GUNNED DOWN
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 18:10
HEARTBREAKING TRIBUTES TO INNOCENT LITTLE GIRL, 3, AND DAD, 43, GUNNED DOWN AT RANDOM
TRIBUTES have been paid to a three-year-old girl and her dad after they were shot dead in a gun rampage in Plymouth.
Lee Martyn and daughter Sophie were among five people slaughtered as Jake Davison opened fire on a quiet cul-de-sac yesterday.
The 22-year-old shot the pair at random after first targeting his mum Maxine Davison, 51, in her home.
Tributes have now flooded in for the tragic dad and daughter.
One friend said: "Lost for words.
"You was such a kind selfless gentleman who put everyone else before yourself we have shared many memories together, I will never forget the things in life you have done for me, you will forever be in my heart Lee Martyn".
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 18:00
HE WAS IN POSSESSION OF A FIREARMS LICENSE
It has been confirmed Davison, whose social media accounts paint the picture he was gun-obsessed, had a firearms licence dating back to 2020.
The licence meant he was known to police but CC Sawyer would not be drawn on whether the crane driver had a criminal record.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:50
DEFENCE SECRETARY STATEMENT
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said today: "It's a tragedy what's happened there. We can rule out terrorism from that event.
"It goes to underline the importance of issues such as gun control but also what's happening in people's homes up and down the country.
"It's really important our police are properly equipped and supported to deal with it."
Johnny Mercer, MP for Plymouth Moor View, said the massacre was one of the "darkest days" for Plymouth for "many, many years".
While Boris Johnson said: "My thoughts are with the friends and family of those who lost their lives and with all those affected by the tragic incident in Plymouth last night.
"I thank the emergency services for their response."
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:43
THE 5 VICTIMS HAVE BEEN NAMED
Devon and Cornwall Police have named the five victims from yesterday's shooting.
The victims have been identified as Maxine Davison, aged 51, who was the mother of shooter Jake Davison.
The youngest was Sophie Martyn, aged three, and her father Lee Martyn, 43.
Stephen Washington, 59, was the fourth victim.
Kate Shepherd, 66, was the last victim last night, she was injured at the scene and died later at Derriford Hospital.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:40
FIRST "ACTIVE SHOOTER" RAMPAGE SEEN IN UK FOR OVER A DECADE
Yesterday's horror was the first "active shooter" rampage seen in the UK for 11 years since cabbie Derrick Bird murdered 12 people in Cumbria in June 2010.
Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed they are not treating the mass shooting as terror-related.
They said three female victims had died along with three males - including Davison.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:30
POLICE CHIEF PROUD OF HIS OFFICERS AND RESPONSE TIME
Shaun Sawyer said he was proud of the way his officers responded to the incident.
“Six minutes I think is a very good response time,” he said.
“But obviously if we could have done things better we will look at that.”
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:20
THERE ARE 13 MORE SCENES OF INVESTIGATION, CONFIRMS POLICE CHIEF
Mr Sawyer said a firearm – described by witnesses as a pump action shotgun – was recovered from the scene.
He added: “Multiple shots have been fired from a firearm during that six-minute-or-so period.
“There are some 13 scenes and potentially more scenes.
“There are therefore five people of Plymouth who have lost their lives overnight – and Mr Davison himself – including a particularly young child.”
Mr Sawyer said the victims’ identities would be made public at a later time.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:10
TRIBUTES FOR MAXINE FLOOD IN
Tributes have now been paid to Maxine after the tragedy yesterday.
One devastated pal said: "She and the dad tried to get him help from the mental health team from what I understand, and really tried hard with him.
“Jake used to help her with her shopping and things like that, but his views changed as he grew up and he became very misogynistic which she didn’t like.
“I’m heartbroken. Maxine was lovely. I can’t believe she’s gone.”
Another said: “I’d heard the news from a friend. It’s devastating. I know Maxine’s sister - I can’t begin to imagine what she’s going through.”
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 17:00
MAXINE DAVISON WAS KILLED BY HER SON IN A SHOOTING RAMPAGE
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:50
WHAT WE KNOW SO FAR
Five people were killed in mass shooting in Keyham, Plymouth, yesterday Gunman Jake Davison first opened fire at a house before randomly shooting people in the street A three-year-old girl, two females and two men are among the victims Davison, 23, also died after turning the gun on himself A number of people are still receiving treatment in hospital Police have confirmed the horror is not terror related
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:40
TIMELINE OF EVENTS
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:30
ONLY ONE FIREARM RECOVERED
In response to a questions, police chief Sawyer said at the present time, only one firearm was recovered from the scene.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:20
SAWYER RESUSES TO TOUCH ON RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN DAVISON AND WOMAN IN PREMISES
The police chief says Davison and woman in house were known to each other.
He refuses to confirm if the lady in the first address was his mother, but only says they knew each other.
louis.allwood@thesun.co.uk Today, 16:14
PLYMOUTH KILLER JAKE DAVISON GUNNED DOWN HIS MUM AFTER ‘ARGUMENT’ BEFORE PICKING VICTIMS AT RANDOM WITH SHOTGUN
Jake Davison stormed Maxine Davison's home armed with the weapon and fired at the 51-year-old after they reportedly had a row.
The 22-year-old then left his mother to die as he rampaged through Biddick Drive picking off locals at random during the six-minute horror.
Police confirmed today he shot and killed a three-year-old girl and male relative, 43, she was with.
The gunman then left a man, 33, and woman, 53, with significant injuries after firing the powerful weapon at them.
Davison entered a park where he shot a 59-year-old man, who died at the scene, and made his way to Henderson Place.
Once there, he gunned down a 66-year-old woman who later died in hospital.
Joseph Gamp Today, 16:10
YOUTUBE CONFIRMS IT HAS TAKEN DOWN ACCOUNT BELONGING TO JAKE DAVISON
YouTube has confirmed an account belonging to Plymouth shooting suspect Jake Davison has been terminated from the platform, for violating its offline behaviour policy.
The Google-owned video sharing site said it works quickly to remove videos that breach its policies once flagged.
YouTube rules prohibit content that incites violence, including encouraging others to go to a particular place to commit violence or to perform violence at a particular time, the firm said.
Joseph Gamp Today, 16:00
PLYMOUTH COMMUNITY SPACES OPEN THEIR DOORS TO OFFER SUPPORTS
Several community venues in Keyham have been opened so people affected by yesterday's shooting can "talk and shjare their thoughts" on what happened.
They are:
Ford Park Primary School St Thomas Church Keyham Methodist Community Centre St Mark’s Church
Joseph Gamp Today, 15:47
GUNMAN KILLED FIVE INCLUDING 'VERY YOUNG GIRL' BEFORE SHOOTING HIMSELF - POLICE
A gunman killed five people including a three-year-old girl before turning the weapon on himself in a mass shooting that lasted less than 10 minutes, police have confirmed.
Jake Davison, 22, shot and killed a 51-year-old woman at a house in Biddick Drive in the Keyham area of Plymouth, Devon, on Thursday evening before going outside and "immediately" shooting dead the girl and her male relative, aged 43.
He moved along Biddick Drive, where he aimed and shot at two local residents - a man aged 33 and a 53-year-old woman - who received significant injuries that are not currently believed to be life-threatening.
Davison then entered a nearby park, where he killed a man, aged 59, before shooting a woman, aged 66, on Henderson Place.
Eye-witnesses have told police how Davison then turned the gun on himself.
Joseph Gamp Today, 15:37
PLYMOUTH SHOOTER JAKE DAVISON HAD GUN LICENCE & ‘TARGETED WOMAN AT HOME BEFORE PICKING VICTIMS AT RANDOM WITH SHOTGUN’
A WARPED gunman who targeted a woman in her home before shooting terrified victims at random had a gun licence, police say.
Jake Davison stormed the house in Plymouth armed with a pump-action shotgun and blasted a woman, believed to be his mum.
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