A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a tragic double shooting in Birmingham on Friday night that left one man dead and another critically injured.
The Incident
Police were called to Rotton Park Road, near the junction with City Road in Edgbaston, just before 11 PM on Friday after reports of gunfire.
- A man in his 20s was found in a car at the scene but was pronounced dead. His family has been notified and is receiving support from West Midlands Police.
- A second man, in his 30s, was discovered critically injured at a nearby bus stop and was rushed to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
Arrest and Ongoing Investigation
Around 12:30 AM, firearms officers arrested a man in his 30s on suspicion of murder on nearby Waterloo Road. He is currently in police custody as investigations continue.
Det Insp Nick Barnes of the West Midlands Police homicide team described the incident as a “tragic event” and commended the overnight efforts of officers to make progress in the case.
“We’ve already made good progress and arrested a suspect, but I still need to hear from anyone who was in the area that we’ve not already spoken to,” Barnes said.
Appeal for Witnesses
Authorities are urging anyone with information or footage from the area around 11 PM on Friday to come forward.
- Dashcam footage and mobile phone recordings could be crucial in piecing together the events leading to the shooting.
- Anyone with information can contact the police via 101 or use the Live Chat feature on their website, quoting log number 5228 of 22 November.
For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be reached at 0800 555 111.
Community Impact
The Edgbaston community is reeling from the violent incident. Police have set up road closures in the area and are conducting reassurance patrols to ease residents’ concerns.
Key Takeaways
- One man in his 20s was found dead, and another in his 30s is in critical condition following a double shooting in Birmingham’s Edgbaston neighborhood.
- A suspect in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
- West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses and footage to aid their investigation.
Contact Information
If you have any information about this incident, contact:
- Police: Call 101 or use Live Chat, quoting log 5228 of 22 November.
- Crimestoppers (Anonymous): Call 0800 555 111.
