Retired shopkeeper from Derbyshire shot himself, inquest hears

Derek Webster was 87 when he took his own life at his home on Glen Vine, Ripley, last summer.

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His inquest was held at Chesterfield Coroner’s Court on Friday.

Susan Evans, assistant coroner, said: “Mr Webster suffered from chronic heart failure.

“On July 16, 2020, his condition had deteriorated rapidly and was unlikely to improve and he died at home after shooting himself with a shotgun.”

She recorded a conclusion of suicide.

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