Talbot Green shooting: 11th person charged over Joanne Penney's death
It brings the total number of people charged in relation to the case to 11, with other defendants pleading not guilty to a range of charges including murder, assisting an offender and participating in the activities of an organised crime group.An inquest opening in March heard that Ms Penney died after being shot in the chest, with injuries to her heart and lung.In a tribute, Ms Penney's family said they were devastated by the loss, adding: "Her kindness, strength and love for her family will never be forgotten."
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