A YOUNG man has been shot dead in a broad daylight attack in Birmingham, West Midlands Police have confirmed.
The man, who has not yet been identified, died after after shots were fired around 6.30pm on Tuesday, police said.
The victim was given immediate first aid treatment but died at the scene.
Officers are now hunting for suspects, after witnesses reported four to five offenders fleeing on foot following the incident.
Two men were arrested nearby and have been taken into custody, police said.
Officers rushed to the scene and began an immediate search of the area. Witnesses are being spoken to and house to house enquiries are underway.
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Detective Inspector Laura Harrison, from West Midlands Police homicide team, said: “It is too early to speculate on whether this is linked to any other incident, but our message is clear – we will not tolerate violence in our city.
“Another young man has sadly lost his life and another family will be grieving the loss of their loved one.”
West Midlands Police said there have been several recent firearms-related incidents around Birmingham, and has put in place “extra patrols to offer reassurance to residents”.
“Firearms have no place on our streets and we will continue to run regular operations to disrupt and deter violent crime,” West Midlands Police said in a statement.
“We focus on getting firearms out of criminal hands with raids and seizures by targeting gun crime hotspots.”
Officers are asking anyone with information or who has CCTV or mobile phone footage to get in touch via Live Chat or by calling 101 quoting log 3492 of 12/7.
Police has also encouraged those with information to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
