Taxi driver ducked for cover as a passenger was shot dead at point blank range . Don Reed , a former soldier , was shot in the back by gunman John Bird . Bird was involved in a dispute with other taxi drivers , cab firm spokesman says . His face was gone . Bird eventually shot dead in Lake District , prompting police investigation .
Taxi driver ducked for cover as a passenger was shot dead at point blank range . Don Reed , a former soldier , was shot in the back by gunman John Bird . Bird was involved in a dispute with other taxi drivers , cab firm spokesman says . Bird eventually shot dead in Lake District , prompting police investigation .