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Thursday, 5 April, 2001, 09:07 GMT 10:07 UK
EastEnders in the frame
Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) in screen grab from EastEnders
Who had a reason to shoot Phil Mitchell?
BBC News Online profiles the five EastEnders suspects in the frame for the shooting of Phil Mitchell.

Lisa Shaw

Name: Lisa Shaw
Biography: Lisa arrived in Albert Square to shadow the market inspector but soon got involved in more than just weights and measures. She was Phil's girlfriend until recently.
Motive: Discovered Phil and her best friend slept together and was humiliated in public by him.
Odds: 8-11
BBC News Online poll: 10% of you said she pulled the trigger.


Dan Sullivan
Name: Dan Sullivan
Biography: Dan arrived in the square and immediately caused chaos by sleeping with Bianca and her mother. A bully boy, he has shown his devious streak many times.
Motive: He was run out of the square by Phil but has returned claiming he is owed money.
Odds: 5-2
BBC News Online poll: 29% of you said he pulled the trigger.


Mark Fowler
Name: Mark Fowler
Biography: One of the original cast members, he has had a long battle with HIV and has suffered in love many times. He now runs the fruit and vegetable stall in the market.
Motive: He has always carried a torch for Lisa and recently has turned square vigilante.
Odds: 10-1
BBC News Online poll: 10% of you said he pulled the trigger.


Steve Owen
Name: Steve Owen
Biography: A smooth operator, he runs the local nightclub. He killed his ex-lover Saskia but the police did not manage to charge him.
Motive: He discovered his bride to be had slept with Phil just before his wedding.
Odds: 12-1
BBC News Online poll: 9% of you said he pulled the trigger.


Ian Beale
Name: Ian Beale
Biography: An entrepreneur turned bankrupt businessman, he has failed in love and business on several occasions.
Motive: He has always hated Phil, who was once married to his mother. Phil refused to bail him out when his business failed.
Odds: 20-1
BBC News Online poll: 5% of you said he pulled the trigger.
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