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Gunman Fires 8 Shots After Car Hammer Attack
22 Oct
Summary
- Two men were killed after a gunman fired eight shots at their car.
- The shooting occurred moments after their vehicle was attacked with tools.
- A murder trial is underway for the alleged gunman, who denies charges.
In Wolverhampton Crown Court, a jury is hearing the case of Mohammed Maneer Khan, accused of murdering Duaine Mills, 28, and Syed Zain Ali, 32, on September 19th of last year. The prosecution alleges that moments before the fatal shooting, the victims' car was attacked with a hammer and metal bar. CCTV footage reportedly shows a man running towards the victims' vehicle and firing eight shots as they tried to drive away.
Duaine Mills died at the scene from a head wound, while Syed Zain Ali suffered a fatal brain injury. The prosecution contends that the gunman targeted the individuals responsible for damaging a separate Audi RS6, which the accused had been using. Khan denies two counts of murder, attempted murder, and possessing a firearm with intent, but has pleaded guilty to fraud related to attempting to obtain a passport under a false name.
Two other defendants, Yaseen Patel and Samir Patel, are accused of perverting the course of justice. They allegedly assisted Khan in his attempt to secure a passport using Samir Patel's details in the weeks following the shooting, as Khan was a wanted man. The trial continues.
