Man fatally shot through window while children played outside

Three men, Sean Reay, Kelvin Lawson, and Thomas Sterling, have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 60-year-old Barry Dawson, who was shot through his living room window during a botched revenge attack in Stanley, County Durham. Reay, the ringleader, was given a minimum of 32 years, while Lawson and Sterling received 28 and 26 years, respectively. The incident occurred while children played outside, and Dawson, a beloved community member, was hit in the chest, leading to his death. The court emphasized the gravity of the crime, likening it to something seen only in films.

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