Hunt continues for accused Modbury gunman

Police are looking for Kevin Jewell, 55, accused of killing Jodie Jewell at their residence shortly after 6pm Tuesday.

Kevin Jewell. Picture: SA Police

Kevin Jewell is believed to be armed with a rifle and ammunition and driving a white Mitsubishi Triton utility, which was final seen heading north close to Port Wakefield at about 7.30pm Tuesday.

A warrant was obtained for Jewell’s arrest within the Adelaide Magistrates Court docket on Wednesday for the cost of homicide.

Police consider he might be trying to cover out within the bush, as he was seen loading gadgets together with a backpack and an esky from the house on Tuesday afternoon.

Superintendent Des Bray mentioned Jewell was recognized to love searching and tenting and warned the general public to not method him as he was “armed and harmful”.

Kevin Jewell’s Mitsubishi Triton

Bray mentioned all police sources could be used to hunt Jewell and urged the gunman to show himself in.

“We’re actively searching for you and we’ll find you. I encourage you forthwith, right away, with none delay to have interaction with a solicitor and negotiate your protected give up to police,” he mentioned on Wednesday.

“The alert has gone to each police officer within the state. We’ve obtained plane searching for him and we’ve obtained a considerable amount of individuals dedicated to discovering him.”

Bray mentioned Jodie Jewell, 55, was estranged from her husband however they nonetheless lived collectively and that she had beforehand instructed a pal she had been the sufferer of home violence however had not reported it.

The pal turned involved when she couldn’t contact Jodie Jewell on Tuesday and contacted police who went to the house and located her physique.

Anybody with info on the whereabouts of Kevin Jewell or his automobile is requested to contact the Police Help Line instantly on 131 444.

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