00:00A woman shot dead in South Wales died from a gunshot wound to the chest, an inquest has
00:06heard.
00:0740-year-old Joanne Penny was found unresponsive in Llys Eistedd in Talbot Green on March 9th.
00:12Emergency services arrived to find her with serious injuries, but despite their efforts
00:16she was pronounced dead at the scene.
00:18At the opening of an inquest in Pontypridd, a post-mortem examination confirmed she had
00:23suffered a fatal wound to the heart and left lung.
00:27Military coroner Graham Hughes has said that he has suspended the inquest pending further
00:30police investigation, adding that he has sufficient reason to suspect that Ms Penny's death was
00:36due to violence, but will suspend the investigation pending the conclusion of criminal proceedings.
00:42Six people have been arrested in connection with the shooting, with five of which charged
00:46with murder, and are further charged with assisting an offender.
00:50The six accused includes two men from the South Wales area, and two men and two women
00:55from the Leicestershire area.
00:57South Wales police had been appealing for information about two cars which the four
01:01say travelled from the Midlands on the day of Ms Penny's death.
01:05A trial date has been set for October 20th, with proceedings expected to last up to two
01:09months.
01:10The shooting happened in a quiet residential area close to a busy retail park.
01:15Neighbours reported hearing a gunshot on the evening of March 9th, and have since described
01:19their shock at what has happened.
01:21Some have left floral tributes at the scene, while police have maintained a presence in
01:25the area as investigations continue.
01:28In a tribute, Ms Penny's family said they were devastated by her loss, describing her
01:33as a loving daughter, mother, sister and niece.
01:35They said her kindness, strength and love for her family would never be forgotten, and
01:39have asked for privacy during this difficult period.
01:41James H. Watkins reporting for Local TV.
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