A late-night shooting in Birmingham has left one man dead and another injured. Authorities have identified the victim as Raad Asmael, found fatally wounded inside a car on Rotton Park Road. Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested four suspects. The community mourns as the search for justice continues. Watch for updates and community reactions.

Birmingham Shooting Victim Identified

Authorities have released the name of the man who was killed in a shooting early this morning in Birmingham. The victim has been identified as Raad Asmael, a man in his late twenties. He was found fatally injured inside a car on Rotton Park Road, near the junction with City Road in Edgbaston.

The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. on Thursday night. Police responded to reports of gunfire and discovered two men with injuries. One was inside a vehicle, and the other was found at a nearby bus stop. Raad Asmael was pronounced dead at the scene. The second man was taken to the hospital and is currently in stable condition.

West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation. Four men have been arrested in connection with the shooting. A 21-year-old man remains in custody on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. Three others, aged 24, 25, and 31, were previously arrested and have been released on bail while investigations continue. A firearm recovered earlier in the investigation has been examined and ruled out as the murder weapon.

Raad Asmael’s family released a brief statement expressing their grief and faith, saying, “Indeed, we belong to Allah and indeed to Him we shall return. Our beloved husband, son, father and brother.”

Detective Chief Inspector Laura Harrison offered condolences to the family and urged the public to assist with the investigation. She stated, “Our thoughts are with Raad’s family. We are doing everything we can to understand exactly what happened.”

Police are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time or who has dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward. An online portal has been set up for people to submit information and media related to the case.

This tragic event has deeply affected the local community and raised renewed concerns about gun violence in Birmingham. Authorities are asking for continued cooperation from the public as they work to bring those responsible to justice.