Victim of Birmingham stabbing named as tributes paid to 'kind and caring' son, brother, uncle and friend
The family of a man who died after being stabbed in Acocks Green have paid tribute to their 'caring' son, brother, uncle and friend.
Chris Ikouara, aged 19, was found seriously injured by emergency services following reports of a stabbing at an address on Olton Boulevard East, shortly before 2pm on Tuesday.
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Despite the efforts of the West Midlands Ambulance Service medical teams, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
West Midlands Police said that Chris's family continue to be supported by specialist officers, and today released a tribute to him.
The family said: "A son, a brother, an uncle and a friend.
“Chris, known to friends as KC, was kind, caring and deeply cherished by his family.
“He was taken from us far too soon at just 19 years of age.
“He was known for his caring nature, his humour and the way he always looked out for the people he loved.
“His absence has left a space that can never truly be filled nor replaced.
“His cheeky smile and goofy laugh will be missed.
“Chris will remain forever in our hearts, and his memory will continue to live on through everyone who was lucky enough to know him."
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding Chris's death, while a scene still remains in place around the address.
Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from the force's homicide team, said: "Specialist officers have been working through the night and following several lines of enquiry as we work to find who was involved.
“Our thoughts remain with Chris’s family, friends, and loved ones, and we are continuing to offer them our full support.
“We are now appealing for the public’s help with our investigation, and I would urge anyone with information – no matter how small it may seem – to please contact us immediately.
“We understand the concern this has caused in the local community, and local officers are there for you, carrying out reassurance patrols and ready to listen to any concerns you may have."
Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact West Midlands Police via their 101 number, or alternatively on the Live Chat service on the force's website, quoting reference 2771 of 13 January.
