Second teenager found dead in Ladywood shooting
A 17-year-old boy has now been found dead
A 17-year-old boy has been found dead near a canal in Ladywood.
The body was found at around 10.30am today by officers who were carrying out searches as part of the investigation into the death of a 16-year-old who was shot at an address in Lighthorne Avenue, Ladywood, last Sunday (5 November).
He sadly died later in hospital.
The body found today, on land next to a canal on Lighthorne Avenue, is believed to be that of a 17-year-old boy. The discovery is being linked to the murder of the 16-year-old.
At this time, police say there are not looking for anyone else as part of their investigation into the death of the 17-year-old.
A gun was found at the same time and in the same area as the body found today and will be forensically examined.
A third person, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested as part of the initial murder investigation earlier this week. He remains on bail while officers establish the circumstances of the first death, and he has not been arrested in connection with the second death.
Det Supt Shaun Edwards, from the Homicide team, said: "This is a tragic development in our investigation, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the events of the last week.
"Our investigation into what has happened will continue for some time, and we will be supporting the families involved throughout.
"Neighbourhood officers continue to patrol the area to offer reassurance, and I'd encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us."
Anyone with information has been asked to call 101.