Birmingham Shooting: Murder Inquiry Launched As Man, 20, Shot Dead

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Police have started a murder inquiry after 20-year-old man was shot dead in Birmingham, West Midlands Police said.

The man was shot in Goosemore Lane, Erdington, just before 7.30pm on Thursday, and his family have been informed.

No arrests have been made, and police have increased patrols in the area to reassure the community.

Goosemoore Lane remains closed whilst investigations continue. 

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