Neo Graham: Police thank Wolverhampton residents for 'support' after fatal shooting

Neo Graham, aged 24, was fatally shot in Eastfield Grove, Wolverhampton, just after 3.20pm on Tuesday, March 4, sparking a police investigation.

A second man was receiving hospital treatment for gunshot wounds following the incident, which left residents feeling scared to leave their houses and "terrified" to let their children out on the street.

Five men have since appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court charged with Mr Graham's murder.

A week on from the tragedy, West Midlands Police has issued a statement to thank those living nearby for their support.

The force said: "Our neighbourhood teams in Wolverhampton have been busy this week with investigations and reassurance patrols following the murder of Neo Graham, which saw five men being charged at the weekend.

"Bilston and East Park Police want to thank residents of Eastfield, Wolverhampton for their support whilst officers have been working there.

"They also deployed the mobile police station in the area as officers provided reassurance to residents and some of that team have also been out at the town centre's boot sale.

"We know that talking to our communities is key to understanding where there are concerns and looking at ways of offering support with issues."

Those accused of Mr Graham's murder including Koketso Ximba, aged 22 and of Montano Drive, Wolverhampton, Aaron Osei, aged 22 and of South Road in Erdington, Birmingham, Deric Da Silva Ferreria, aged 19 and of Fifth Avenue, Wolverhampton, Fabio Bandarrinha, aged 20 and of Powell Street, Wolverhampton, and Elie Mey, aged 24 and of Inkerman Street, Wolverhampton, are due to appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Wednesday (March 12).

Mr Graham's family said they had "no words" to describe the impact of his loss and said he was a "loving, caring and family-oriented person".