Walsall shooting victim named by police

Police have named the victim of a fatal shooting in Walsall, as officers are granted extra time to question three murder suspects.

Connor Brookes died following an incident in Well Lane, Blakenhall on Monday (8 July).

In a tribute today, his family 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."

West Midlands Police have been granted a 36-hour magistrates court extension to further question a 22-year-old man and two teenagers - aged 17 and 18 - on suspicion of murder.

The force said it remains an active investigation, but they still need anyone with information to come forward.

Officers have been reviewing CCTV, but they are keen to hear from anybody who was in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage.

Additional section 60 powers - stop-and-search powers - will remain in place in the areas until 5am tomorrow (11 July).

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