Erdington shooting: Murder probe after man shot dead in Birmingham

Police step up reassurance patrols after 20-year-old killed

General image showing part of Goosemoor Lane in Erdington, Birmingham, where a 20-year-old man was shot dead on 8 August 2019. (Google)

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in Birmingham.

The 20-year-old victim was shot in Goosemoor Lane, Erdington, at about 7.30pm on Thursday.

Police said the man’s family had been informed.

West Midlands Police said in a statement: “No arrests have been made at this stage and enquiries are ongoing to identify those responsible.

“Reassurance patrols have been stepped up in the area to support and reassure the community.

“Goosemoor Lane remains closed whilst investigations are underway.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime quoting log number 2253 of 8/8.

Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.