Family Pays Tribute to Man Fatally Shot in Birmingham

The family of Raad Asmael, 27, who died after being shot inside a vehicle in Birmingham, has honored him as a cherished husband and father. Mr. Asmael was discovered injured on Rotton Park Road, near its intersection with City Road in Edgbaston, on Friday just before 23:00 GMT. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. West Midlands Police reported that another individual, located injured at a bus stop, remains hospitalized in stable condition. A man in his 30s, who had been taken into custody on suspicion of murder, has since been released without charge. In a statement disseminated by the police, Mr. Asmael’s family conveyed: “Indeed, we belong to Allah and indeed to him we shall return. Our beloved husband, son, father and brother.” The police force is urging anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses dashcam or mobile phone footage from the vicinity at the time to contact them. Detective Chief Inspector Laura Harrison commented: “Our thoughts are with Raad’s family at this incredibly difficult time and we are doing everything we can to understand exactly what happened.“The shooting took place near the busy junction with City Road and it may be that you have information which can help our investigation progress.”If so, please get in touch urgently.”