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Murder investigation continues following Edgbaston shooting


Details of Incident

We are continuing our murder investigation after a man was shot dead and another was seriously injured in Birmingham on Friday night 22nd November 2024.

 

We were called to Rotton Park Road, near the junction with City Road in Edgbaston, just before 11pm on Friday to reports that two people had been shot.

 

One man in his 30s was found injured at a bus stop and was taken to hospital where he remains.

 

The second man, in his 20s, was found in a car but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family are being supported by officers.

 

A man in his 30s was arrested but has now been released from the investigation.

 

We’re continuing to appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time, or may have dashcam footage or mobile phone footage from the area at the time, to contact us.

 

We've created an online portal where you can upload your footage directly. All you have to do is click on the link below:

 

Detective Chief Inspector Laura Harrison, from our Homicide team, said: "This was a tragic incident, and we’re working at pace to understand exactly what happened.

 

“The shooting took place near the busy junction with City Road and it may be that you have information which can help our investigation progress.

 

"If so, please get in touch urgently.”

 

Contact Information

If you are contacting us in an emergency please dial 999.

 

If you want to speak to someone contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at Contact us | West Midlands Police between 8am and midnight quoting Log Number 5228 22/11/2024

 

Call 101 anytime quoting Log Number 5228 22/11/2024

 

Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111