Police have launched a murder investigation following a fatal shooting in Edgbaston, West Midlands, that left a man in his 20s dead and another man injured.
The tragic incident unfolded on Thursday night when officers discovered a man in his 20s deceased in a car. The vehicle was located near Edgbaston Road, and the man is believed to have suffered gunshot wounds.
In a related development, a man in his 30s was found injured at a bus stop nearby. He was taken to hospital for treatment, and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody as detectives continue their investigations.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated:
“This was a shocking act of violence that has taken a young man’s life and left another man injured. Our officers are working tirelessly to establish the circumstances of what happened and to bring those responsible to justice.”
The scene remains cordoned off as forensic teams examine the area, and detectives are urging witnesses to come forward.
Anyone who was in the area at the time or who has information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact West Midlands Police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
This tragic incident has left the local community shaken, and police are reassuring residents that they are deploying additional patrols in the area to provide support and address safety concerns.
