Five men have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a man in Wolverhampton earlier this week, police have confirmed.
The arrests were made after West Midlands Police acted on intelligence, detaining the suspects from a car in Birmingham last night.
The men, aged between 19 and 48, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody for questioning.
Tragic Shooting in Eastfield Grove
The arrests follow the tragic death of a man in his 20s, who was shot in Eastfield Grove at around 3.20pm on Tuesday, March 4.
A second man was also injured in the shooting and is currently receiving hospital treatment for gunshot wounds.
Police Investigation Continues
Detective Superintendent Shaun Edwards, from the Major Crime Unit, said:
“A young man has tragically lost his life and we have teams working round the clock to establish exactly what happened and why.
“This is a significant development in our investigation, and we continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Appeal for Witnesses & Information
West Midlands Police are appealing to the public for any witnesses or those who may have mobile phone, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the time of the incident.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via:
? Call 101 or use Live Chat at West Midlands Police website
? Quote reference 3288 of 04/03
? Submit video or images via the Public Portal: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
Increased Police Presence
Following the shooting, police have stepped up patrols in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.
Authorities have urged anyone with concerns to speak to officers in the area or contact police via their local station.
This remains a live investigation, and further updates will follow as police continue their inquiries.
