Man charged over Walsall shooting

20-year-old Connor Brookes was killed on Monday

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 13th Jul 2024
Last updated 13th Jul 2024

A man has been charged after a 20-year-old man was shot dead in Walsall.

Connor Brookes was killed and another man injured on Monday.

Police now say they've charged 22-year-old Jake Sanbrook from Bloxwich was arrested following the fatal shooting.

In a tribute, Connor's family previously said: "Connor was a well-loved, respectful young man with a heart of gold. The whole family, as well as the community, loved Connor.

"He was respectful and loved his family. We are all devastated at the loss we have suffered, such a tragic loss of life at such a young age when he had his future ahead of him.

"We, as a family, ask that you continue to support each other through this and respect the time we need to be together; to mourn our beautiful son, brother and uncle."

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