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Second man dies after Wolverhampton shooting in Whitmore Reans as hunt for murder suspect continues

A second man who was injured in a shooting in Whitmore Reans in Wolverhampton has died.

By Daniel Walton
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The second victim of the shooting in Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton, has died surrounded by his family and friends.

Father-of-three, Syed Zain Ali, aged 32, has died in hospital after he and Duaine Mills were shot in Leicester Road at around 3.10am last Friday (September 19).

Mohammed Maneer Khan and (right) CCTV of Khan taken on the afternoon of 18 September, around 12 hours before the murder.
Mohammed Maneer Khan and (right) CCTV of Khan taken on the afternoon of September 18, around 12 hours before the murder

Duaine Mills, aged 28 was pronounced dead on the day of the shooting.

Police have been granted enhanced stop-and-search powers in Whitmore Reans this evening. The 'Section 60' powers which allow officers to stop and search people without the need to have "reasonable grounds" are in place until 2am on Friday.

Earlier this week, West Midlands Police released a CCTV image appeal, asking for help in tracking down 38-year-old Mohammed Maneer Khan, who is also known as 'Manny', who is wanted by investigators in connection with the murder. 

The force has said that the families of both Duaine and Syed are 'devastated', and that they remain 'absolutely committed' to getting the family the justice they deserve. 

Father-of-three, Syed Zain Ali, has sadly died following a shooting in Whitmore Reans
Father-of-three, Syed Zain Ali, has sadly died following a shooting in Whitmore Reans

'We are working 24/7 to establish the full circumstances'

Detective Inspector Joe Davenport, from the force's Homicide Team, said: "Tragically, a second life has been lost and we are continuing to work 24/7 to establish the full circumstances and to trace the person responsible.

“We are continuing to urge the public to assist in our ongoing efforts to bring Khan into custody.

“The families of both these men, Duaine and Syed, are devastated, and we remain absolutely committed to getting them the justice their loved ones deserve."

An increased police presence will remain in the Whitmore Reans area, with the force saying that they hope the increased police presence will bring reassurance to the residents.

Anyone who has seen Khan is urged not to approach him and instead call 999 immediately.

Anyone who has information on the shooting is asked to call 101, quoting log number 358 of September 19.