His colleague, Irish cameraman Simon Cumbers, was shot dead. Simon Cumbers was the son of Robert (Bob) and Bronagh (Brona) Cumbers. After his Gillingham contract finished Pugh, along with Luis Cumbers, signed for Welling. Simon Cumbers was educated at St. Patrick's Classical School. Cumbers worked both as a journalist and a producer. Cumbers was killed at the scene, while Gardner attempted escape but was seriously injured. Cumbers married Louise Bevan, a journalist for BBC News 24 and Radio 5 Live.