Man, 20, is killed in ‘drive-by’ shooting on Birmingham street sparking city’s 22nd murder probe of 2019
- A manhunt is launched after man, 20, was shot dead on a street in Birmingham
- The man was killed in Goosemore Lane, Erdington, just before 7.30pm last night
- No arrests have been made, and police have increased patrols in the local area
A manhunt has been launched after a 20-year-old man was killed in a ‘drive-by shooting’ on a street in Birmingham last night.
The man was killed in Goosemore Lane, Erdington, just before 7.30pm, sparking the city’s 22nd murder probe of the year.
Police said the man’s family have been informed.
No arrests have been made, and police have increased patrols in the area to reassure the community.
A blue tent is erected on the spot where a 20-year-old man was shot dead in Birmingham last night
Emergency services and forensics officers are on scene at a reported drive-by shooting in Erdington last night
Goosemoore Lane remains closed while investigations continue.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact police on 101 and quote log number 2253 of 8/8 o anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The man was killed in Goosemore Lane, Erdington, just before 7.30pm, sparking the city’s 20th murder probe of the year