Teenager dies after being shot in Nechells

Police have launched a murder investigation after the incident on Monday

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 5th Jul 2023

Police have arrested four men on suspicion of murder after a teenager found with gun shot injuries in Nechells has died.

An 18-year-old man was discovered with head injuries on a towpath off Mount Street at just after 12.15am on Monday (3 July).

He was taken to hospital but sadly died yesterday. Police say their thoughts are with his family and friends at this devastating time and that they will be doing all they can to offer support.

Three men aged 19, and another aged 33, are currently in custody and being questioned on suspicion of murder.

Detective Inspector Nick Barnes, from the homicide unit, said: "A young man with his life ahead of him has tragically died and our thoughts are with his loved ones at this terrible time.

"We've arrested four people and our enquiries are very much ongoing. We're determined to establish exactly what happened, and why."

Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 64 of 3 July.

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