Man Escapes After Home Shooting | Leeds News

Leeds News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 14, 2026 · 1m

A 27-year-old man, Ellis Thornton, shot up a family home in Halifax, fled to Barbados, and vanished for three years—only to be extradited and sentenced to eight years and three months after a dramatic courtroom showdown. The attack, fueled by suspicion tied to his jailed son, led to a high-speed chase across borders and a weapon traced to Salford. Despite claiming he was scared and acting on false intel, the prosecution exposed his flight and connections. His lawyer highlighted his intelligence, supportive family, and dyslexia—but the judge handed down a stern sentence, locking him up for…