Pictured: Teenager, 19, who died after daylight ‘drive-by’ shooting near nursery in Coventry as police question two teenagers, including a 15-year-old boy, over his death
- Abdul Wahid Xasan, 19, from Coventry, died from gunshot wounds to his back
- Two teenagers, a 15-year-old boy and 19-year-old man have been arrested
- Police have found a burnt out vehicle near the scene, which may have been used
A 19-year-old teenager killed in a ‘drive-by’ shooting near a nursery has been named by police.
Abdul Wahid Xasan, from Foleshill Coventry, died from gunshot wounds to his back as he walked to the Hillfields area at 2.30pm yesterday.
Two teenagers, a 15-year-old boy and 19-year-old man, have been arrested and are being questioned by officers.
Abdul Wahid Xasan, from Foleshill, Coventry, died from gunshot wounds to his back yesterday
Two teenagers, one aged just 15, have been arrested in early morning raids in connection with the shooting of a teenager. Pictured are officers at the scene
The 19-year-old victim died after allegedly being shot in the back as he walked just yards from a nursery school shortly after 2.30pm yesterday
Police think that the shots may have been fired from a black VW Golf R, with light coloured or silver wing mirrors and five spoke alloy wheels.
A car found burnt out in London Road yesterday evening is believed to be the one which may have been used.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: ‘Our sympathies remain with Abdul’s family as they try to come to terms with this horrific crime.
‘They are being supported by specialist officers as we continue to find the answers they deserve and bring Abdul’s killers to justice.’
They said this morning: ‘Two teenagers have been arrested in early morning raids at addresses in Coventry today.’
‘A man, aged 19, and a 15-year-old boy were taken into custody and will be questioned about the murder of a 19-year-old man, who died from gunshot wounds to his back as he walked along Harnall Lane and into Adelaide Street in Hillfields just after 2.30pm yesterday.
Those arrested, a man, 19, and the 15-year-old, will be questioned by police
Police think the shots may have been fired from a black VW Golf R, with light coloured or silver wing mirrors and five spoke alloy wheels. Police walk near the scene of the shooting today
Officers scoured a grassy area for evidence on Saturday as they investigated the shooting
A car found burnt out in London Road yesterday evening is believed to be the one used. Pictured: Police gathered near the scene today
Police said they were investigating the possibility that the shots were fired from a black VW Golf R, with light coloured or silver wing mirrors and five spoke alloy wheels.
‘A car was discovered burnt out in London Road yesterday evening and is believed to be the one used.
‘Cordons are in place at both locations as forensic experts gather evidence and a post mortem examination will be conducted today.’
Coventry Police confirmed the 19-year-old died after the shooting in broad daylight
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: ‘Two teenagers have been arrested in early morning raids at addresses in Coventry today’. Pictured: Police at the scene yesterday