Significant reward offered over murder of Liverpool teen shot dead whilst cycling

We're offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information provided directly to our charity that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Ellis Cox.

Ellis was tragically shot and killed on 23 June 2024 at the Liver Industrial Estate in Merseyside while returning home from a bike ride. Despite ongoing investigations and several arrests, no one has been charged, and Ellis’s family continue to seek justice.

As a national charity, independent of the police, Crimestoppers is supporting this investigation by offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information we exclusively receive that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Ellis Cox.

Do you have information which could help? You can tell us what you know and remain 100% anonymous - no police, no courts, no witness statements. Call free any time of day or night on 0800 555 111 or fill in our quick and easy online form, here on our website:

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The hunt for those responsible for Ellis’s murder features on the BBC’s Crimewatch Live programme, showing on BBC 1 on Monday 6 October 2025 at 10.45 a.m. The programme will be available on iPlayer shortly after broadcast.

“Ellis was an innocent young man whose life was cut short in the most devastating way at just 19 years of age. 

“He had his whole life ahead of him. There are people in our community who may know what happened and who is responsible for taking Ellis from his loved ones. 

“The family need your help and are so grateful for the support they have been shown so far, and want to thank the public for standing with them in getting justice for Ellis.  

“We’re offering this significant reward because Ellis’s family deserve answers and justice. If you have any information, please contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Your call could finally bring peace to Ellis’s loved ones and ensure those responsible are held to account.”

Gary Murray, Crimestoppers' North West Regional Manager

Crimestoppers is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We cannot trace your call or track your IP address. No one will ever know you contacted us. This means no police, no courts, no witness statements. You may think your information is insignificant, however it could make all the difference.

Anonymity: We guarantee complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details - no personal details are ever recorded or shared. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.
 
Claiming a reward: The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111. If you contact our charity anonymously via our online form, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.
 
Read more about our rewards process – at the heart of which is ensuring you stay 100% anonymous.

3 October 2025