Teenager dies after being shot in the back in Coventry
Written by News on 14/03/2020
A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was shot in the back in Coventry.
The 19-year-old, who has not yet been named, was found with a serious back injury after officers were called to reports of a shooting in the Hillfields area of the city.
He was rushed to hospital but could not be saved.
His family are now being supported by specialist officers.
The attack happened in Arnside Close near the junction of Clifton Street just after 2.30pm on Friday.
West Midlands Police are looking for information on a black VW Golf R with light coloured or silver wing mirrors and five-spoke alloy wheels, which was “acting suspiciously” in the area.
Chief Inspector Scott Griffiths said on Friday: “I am appealing for anyone with information on today’s shooting to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
“We are committed to finding those responsible and would urge anyone with dash-cam or phone footage of what happened before or after the incident to speak to us.
“We are interested in hearing from anyone who saw a black VW Golf R, with light coloured or silver wing mirrors and five spoke alloy wheels, in the area acting suspiciously too.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 quoting log 2362 of 13 March or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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