The family of a father who was shot dead in the All Saints area of Wolverhampton this weekend have paid tribute to him and have also asked us to release this image of him, as we appeal again for witnesses to come forward.

Despite the best efforts of emergency crews, Jermaine Smith, aged 30, died at the scene after the fatal attack in the early hours of Saturday morning.

We were called to Lilleshall Crescent at around 12.15am 25/10/2025 to reports of the shooting and a cordon remains in place in the area as investigations continue.

Forensics experts have been examining the scene alongside door-to-door enquiries by officers. The city's neighbourhood teams are also in the area carrying out extra patrols and supporting residents.

CCTV from the area is also being retrieved and reviewed as investigators work to establish exactly what happened and identify and trace whoever is responsible.

Jermaine’s Mother Nadine Shakespeare has today issued a statement through us paying tribute to her son.

She said: “My son Jermaine Smith was my heart and soul. He was a bright loving and a respectful young man with so many dreams ahead of him. Everyone who knew him loved him, he had a big heart and always tried to help others.

“Losing him in such a cruel and senseless way has destroyed me. No mother should ever have to bury her child. Everyday I wake up wishing this was just a bad dream. My family and I are broken and all we want now is justice for my son so his soul can finally rest in peace. Love you son.”

DI Joe Davenport, from the Homicide Unit, said: "We are offering Mr Smith's family support at this truly awful time and are keeping them updated on the investigation.

"Officers have been gathering CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses and we'd like to thank those people for their support as that work goes on.

"We would also ask anyone who is yet to talk to us, but believes they do have information that may help us, to come forward and tell us what they know."

It’s a real concern for us, as we know it is for you. We understand and are acutely aware of how incidents like this make you feel.

We’re focusing on suppression, investigations and community engagement.

You will therefore see more officers - both armed and unarmed - on the streets.