Tributes paid to Nechells murder victim Armaan Kadeer who was shot

He was found fatally injured after being shot on a towpath off Mount Street in Nechells, Birmingham, as 12.15am on Monday (July 3).

The following day Armaan Kadeer, aged 18, died in hospital - and now his loving family have paid tribute to him, saying:  “The moment he would step into a room he would fill the air with joy and laughter.” Armaan’s devastated loved ones continued:"It’s impossible to have met Armaan and never once laughed with him. He was the light in a dark room. He was the comforting hand when you’d feel down.The loss of Armaan is a tragic blow to every one of us and we will miss him and his beautiful smile for the rest of our lives.”

West Midlands Police said their officers are supporting his family as their investigations into the murder continue. Officers have arrested a fifth person. A 24-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday She, and three men aged 19, and another aged 33, who were arrested earlier this week, have been released on bail with strict conditions as enquiries continue.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by calling 101, and quote log 64 of 3 July.