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Man shot dead in Birmingham pub... [Man charged]

Postby dutchman » Fri May 10, 2013 8:52 pm

A man has been shot dead at a pub in Birmingham.

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He was shot at the Dove Cote pub in Cockshut Hill, Yardley, at about 17:45 BST. Police believe it was a "targeted attack", although they said the motive "remains unclear".

The man has been identified and his family are being informed, West Midlands Police said.

Roads in the area have been cordoned off will stay closed until Saturday, the force said.

Ch Supt Alex Murray said: "We believe this may have been a targeted attack which happened in a busy pub in broad daylight this afternoon.

"At this stage we do not believe this is connected with any other incident."

Ch Supt Murray said detectives were already interviewing witnesses at the scene and "following a number of lines of inquiry".

He said: "This would have been a shocking incident for witnesses and will have a huge impact on the local community.

"I want to reassure residents that we are working hard to find the person responsible for this attack."

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Re: Man shot dead in Birmingham pub...

Postby dutchman » Fri May 31, 2013 5:53 pm

Man charged over Marlon O'Reilly pub shooting death

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a father of two who was shot dead at a Birmingham pub.

Paul Davies, 33, is accused of killing Marlon O'Reilly, who was shot as he drank with friends in the Dovecote Pub in Cockshut Hill, on 10 May.

Mr O'Reilly, who had two sons aged 15 and nine, was killed the day before his 34th birthday.

Mr Davies, of no fixed address, was remanded in custody by city magistrates to appear at crown court on 4 June.

He is also accused of possession of a firearm with intent to commit harm.

A 26-year-old woman from Tile Cross in Birmingham continues to be questioned on suspicion of assisting an offender, a police spokeswoman said.

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