A 17-year-old boy remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder following the fatal shooting of a young father in Wolverhampton.
Fatal Shooting in All Saints
The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, October 25, when Jermaine Smith, aged 30, was shot on Lilleshall Crescent in the All Saints area of the city. Despite emergency services rushing to the scene, Mr Smith tragically died from his injuries.
Latest Arrests and Police Investigation
In a significant development in the early hours of Sunday, November 9, West Midlands Police stopped a car on Stafford Road, Wolverhampton. This led to the arrest of the 17-year-old on suspicion of murder.
Three other individuals were also detained during this operation. A 40-year-old woman and two men, aged 18 and 41, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three have since been released on bail with strict conditions as the investigation continues.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: "We're continuing to appeal for information, and anyone who has not yet come forward is urged to call 101 or contact us via Live Chat on our website quoting log 50 of 25 October."
A Mother's Heartbreaking Tribute
Following the tragedy, Jermaine Smith's mother, Nadine Shakespeare, paid an emotional tribute to her son. She described him as her "heart and soul" and a "bright, loving, and respectful young man with so many dreams ahead of him."
She added: "Losing him in such a cruel and senseless way has destroyed me. No mother should ever have to bury her child. My family and I are broken and all we want now is justice for my son so his soul can finally rest in peace."
This case remains active, with four people previously arrested on suspicion of murder - two 18-year-old men, one 19-year-old man, and a 16-year-old girl - also released on bail with strict conditions.
