A neighbour of Boris Johnson’s father who was injured in a shooting incident at a Somerset cottage has died in hospital from his injuries, police have said.
John Zurick, 67, was taken to hospital with severe shotgun injuries, believed to be self-inflicted, following the shooting on February 22 in Winsford.
His wife, Deborah Zurick, 56, was pronounced dead at the scene having suffered shotgun injuries and her death is being treated as murder.
Avon and Somerset Police said Zurick died earlier today at a hospital in Devon.
The Zuricks were neighbours of Stanley Johnson – the father of PM Boris Johnson.
Speaking of Deborah’s death earlier this week, Johnson said his family was “shocked, stunned and saddened”.
Avon and Somerset Police were called to Winsford by a member of the public raising concerns over the welfare of a woman at 2.30pm on Saturday.
Deborah Zurick was found outside the property with severe injuries and pronounced dead at the scene.
Police said a second woman, being treated as a key witness, was located unhurt nearby.
The force has referred itself to the police watchdog due to previous contact with those involved.
Johnson told the PA news agency: “Both I and my whole family are shocked, stunned and saddened by this tragic incident.
“We very much regret the passing of Mrs Zurick. She was a neighbour and she was much loved.
“She was honorary secretary of the Working Clumber Spaniel Society and was much loved for the work she did, in the society and in Exmoor and beyond.”
The Zuricks had several dogs, including one apparently named after the prime minister.
Jackie Blakeman also posted on Facebook: “RIP Debbie, we’ll remember you with love always.”
