Police given extra time to question murder suspects as shooting victim named
Connor Brookes, 20, was shot in Blakenall, Walsall, on Monday.
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.Detectives have been given extra time to question three people on suspicion of murdering a “well-loved and respectful” 20-year-old who was shot in Walsall.
The family of Connor Brookes said they are “devastated” after he was shot dead in Well Lane, Blakenall, shortly after 5pm on Monday.
West Midlands Police said on Wednesday they had been granted a 36-hour magistrates’ court extension to further question a 22-year-old man and two teenagers – aged 17 and 18 – on suspicion of murdering Mr Brookes.
In a statement released by the force, his family said: “Connor was a well-loved, respectful young man with a heart of gold.
“The whole family, as well as the community, loved Connor.
“He was respectful and loved his family.
“We are all devastated at the loss we have suffered, such a tragic loss of life at such a young age when he had his future ahead of him.
“We, as a family, ask that you continue to support each other through this and respect the time we need to be together; to mourn our beautiful son, brother and uncle.”
Police say they are reviewing CCTV but urged anyone who may have seen what happened or may have dashcam footage of the incident to get in touch via 101 quoting log 3637 of 8/7/24.