Man dies after making his way to Birmingham Heartlands Hospital following shooting
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Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died at a Birmingham hospital this morning (7 July).
Two men who had been shot made their own way to Heartlands Hospital shortly after midnight. A 30-year-old died a short time later.
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Hide AdThe second man, aged 24, remains in hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. West Midlands Police said investigations are in the very early stages, but they believe the men were in a car on Eversley Road, Small Heath, when they were shot.
Officers remain on Eversley Road and the car park of Heartlands hospital to conduct forensic examination of the areas. Officers are also speaking to witnesses and reviewing CCTV. There will be an increase in police presence around the area in coming days.
A spokesman for the force, said: “We are appealing for any information or footage that may help with our investigation, this can be uploaded here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ21J56-PO1 ;
“Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log number 69 of 07.07.22.”
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