A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting at a traveller site.
The suspect, 35, was arrested on Tuesday.
A total of five people have been arrested in connection to the incident, Wiltshire Police said.
The victim, who has been named by police as Jimmy Ward, 36, was declared dead at the scene near Cricklade, Wiltshire, at about 8.15am on Sunday.
Two other men, aged 53 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender following a vehicle stop on the A419 road on Tuesday.
On Sunday, a 74-year-old man and 42-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and possession of a firearm.
All five people are in custody for questioning, police confirmed.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker said: “This is a significant development in our investigation.
“I can confirm that a man has been arrested on suspicion of Jimmy’s murder and is now in police custody, along with four other people on suspicion of assisting an offender.
“Jimmy’s next of kin have been informed of this development and my thoughts continue to be with them. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
“A scene and heavy policing presence remain in place at the traveller site in Calcutt while further inquiries are carried out. I continue to ask that this cordon is respected.
“I’d like to thank the local community for their support and patience since Sunday.
“We understand this incident has caused significant concern, so please consider speaking with officers about any information or concerns you may have.”
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