Officers investigating murder of Mohammed Haroon Zeb arrest four men

The 39-year-old was shot as he arrived at his home in Queens Cross just after 12.35am on Sunday, January 31.

The popular dad, known as Haroon, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the shooting but he died of his injuries later that afternoon.

West Midlands Police said officers had arrested four men as part of the murder investigation.

A post mortem found he died of gun shot wound.

A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and has been released pending further enquires.

Three men, aged 19, 25 and 26, have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. They are currently in custody.

In s statement police said the investigation continued at pace as officers continued to try and establish exactly what happened.

Officers have again appealed for information - in particular a man who flagged down local officers in the area, just after Haroon was shot..

They have also appealed for anyone with any dashcam footage to contact them.

Detective Chief Inspector Jim Munro, from our homicide team, said: “These arrests are a significant development as our investigation continues at pace.

"However, I still need anyone with information to get in touch as soon as possible.

"Haroon’s death is tragic, my thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time."

Haroon's family have described him as “a beautiful son, brother, father, a real icon to this world".

In a statement released last week they said: “He eased the burdens of everyone he knew and his beautiful smile lit up every room he walked in.

“Today we mourn the loss of our hero who will be dearly missed. Forever in our hearts rest peacefully Haroon. We will love and miss you forever and your memories will be engraved in our hearts always. RIP Haroon."

Anyone with information is urged to contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101. Quote 20DY/28354Z/21.

Alternatively ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.