Double murder in Sliema: Victims identified, motive still unknown

Last updated 8.46am Wednesday with details. Two men were killed following a shooting at a residence in Sliema on Tuesday night, the police said. Details are still sparse though witnesses said the incident took place around 10.30pm at a house in Locker Street, just seconds away from the Sliema promenade.  [attach id=912258 size="medium" align="left" type="image"]The scene on Tuesday night.[/attach] It is understood that the victims are Christian Pandolfino, a doctor who moved to investment banking in London, and his partner Ivor Maciejowski. Police spokesman Brandon Pisani said it was early to establish the motive behind the shooting. The victims were found lying on the ground in the upper and lower floors of the house. The suspects are believed to be still at large. Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward with any information.  Two ambulances were on site within minutes while several police cars blocked the area. Forensic experts were seen entering the house. 'They never bothered anyone' - neighbour Neighbours who were questioned by reporters could say very little on Wednesday although one, writing on Facebook, described the two victims as 'amazing people'.