After killing one person and wounding two others in a two-day shooting spree on Tyneside on July 3-4 2010, the 37-year-old went on the run for nearly a week.
The pursuit ended when he took his own life at Rothbury riverside following a six-hour stand off with armed police officers.
His victims were ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, her new partner Chris Brown, and police officer David Rathband who was permanently blinded and later took his own life.
The huge impact it had on Rothbury is recalled in these 15 pictures….
His victims were ex-girlfriend Samantha Stobbart, her new partner Chris Brown, and police officer David Rathband who was permanently blinded and later took his own life.
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The Raoul Moat manhunt was one of the biggest in modern-day Britain. Photo: ugc
. Coquetdale
The focus of the manhunt moved to Coquetdale on July 6. Police activity was centred between Hepple and Eldson. Photo: JPI/Northumbria Police
. Pauperhaugh
Police at Pauperhaugh on the B6344 where the road was closed to Rothbury traffic. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Dr Thomlinson MIddle School in Rothbury was under armed guard.
Dr Thomlinson Middle School in Rothbury was under armed guard. Photo: Jane Coltman
. Broadcasters
Kay Burley of Sky News broadcast live from Pauperhaugh. Jon Sopel from BBC and Alastair Stewart from ITV were also present. Photo: Jane Coltman
13. Drains
Members of the police marine unit search drains along the side of the river on Monday, July 12, as the investigation continued. Photo: Jane Coltman
14. Tributes
Flowers and messages for Raoul Moat at Rothbury on Tuesday, July 13. Photo: Jane Coltman
15. Ministerial visit
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for crime prevention James Brokenshaw visited Cragside to meet the local police officers involved in the Raoul Moat incident. The minister with local police officers (from left) PC Lawrie Ward, PC Steve Cresswell, Inspector Sue Peart, Sgt Graham Vickers, Sgt Neville Wharrier and PC Rob Kilburn.. Photo: Jane Coltman