Second teenager’s body found by police investigating gun death of boy, 16
The body of a second teenager has been found by police investigating the murder of a 16-year-old boy who was shot in Birmingham.
He was found on land next to a canal on Lighthorne Avenue at around 10.30am on Friday by officers who were carrying out searches in connection with the previous death on Sunday.
Police say the body is believed to be that of a 17-year-old boy and is being linked to the murder of the other boy, 16.
A gun was found at the same time and in the same area as the body found on Friday and will be forensically examined, officers said.
West Midlands Police is not looking for anyone else as part of the investigation into the death of the 17-year-old.
It comes after the 16-year-old boy was shot at an address in Lighthorne Avenue at around 12.30pm on Sunday.
He later died in hospital.
Det Supt Shaun Edwards, from the West Midlands Police homicide team, said: ‘This is a tragic development in our investigation, and our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the events of the last week.
‘Our investigation into what has happened will continue for some time, and we will be supporting the families involved throughout.
‘Neighbourhood officers continue to patrol the area to offer reassurance, and I’d encourage anyone with information to get in touch with us.’
A spokesman for the force added: ‘A third person, a 17-year-old boy, was arrested as part of the initial murder investigation earlier this week.
‘He remains on bail while officers establish the circumstances of the first death, and he has not been arrested in connection with the second death.’
Police have also urged anyone with information to get in touch.
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