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Coventry 'drive-by shooting': Two held as man, 19, killed | Coventry 'drive-by shooting': Two held as man, 19, killed |
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A 19-year-old man died after being targeted in a drive-by shooting involving a car that was later found burned out in Coventry. | A 19-year-old man died after being targeted in a drive-by shooting involving a car that was later found burned out in Coventry. |
Abdul Wahid Xasan, of Foleshill, Coventry, was shot as he walked along Harnall Lane and into Adelaide Street in Hillfields at about 14:30 GMT on Friday, West Midlands Police said. | |
He died later that day in hospital from gunshot wounds to his back. | |
A 15-year-old boy and a man, 19, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. | |
Police said a post-mortem examination was due to take place. | |
"The gunshots were fired from a black VW Golf R, with light coloured or silver wing mirrors and five spoke alloy wheels," the force said in a statement. | "The gunshots were fired from a black VW Golf R, with light coloured or silver wing mirrors and five spoke alloy wheels," the force said in a statement. |
"A car was discovered burnt out in London Road yesterday evening and is believed to be the one used." | "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 work to gather evidence. | Cordons are in place at both locations as forensic experts work to gather evidence. |
Det Ch Insp Scott Griffiths, from the force's homicide unit, said the killing was a "horrific crime" but the investigation had made "swift progress" to "bring Abdul's killers to justice". | |
He said: "It is abhorrent that these people think nothing of using a firearm in broad daylight on a residential street with a children's nursery close by. | He said: "It is abhorrent that these people think nothing of using a firearm in broad daylight on a residential street with a children's nursery close by. |
"It is vital that anyone who saw what happened yesterday afternoon, and has not already spoken to us, does so." | "It is vital that anyone who saw what happened yesterday afternoon, and has not already spoken to us, does so." |
He also urged those responsible for setting the car on fire to come forward. | |
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