12/11/2008
Man Arrested Over Derby Shooting
A man has been arrested in relation to the death of a 15-year-old boy who was shot in the chest in Derby.
Police have launched a murder hunt after Kadeem Blackwood, who had been walking along Caxon Street in Derby, just after 9.15pm on Tuesday, was shot in the chest.
The teenager was taken to Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, but died a short time later from his injuries.
The 19-year-old arrested man is in custody, and is currently being questioned by Derbyshire Police.
Armed officers and police dogs were sent to the Normanton area of Derby, where they searched for the boy's killers.
A police helicopter also assisted in the search, however they were unable to find them.
Assistant Chief Constable Peter Goodman said: "This is a terrible tragedy in which a young teenager has lost his life.
"The public can rest assured that we are determined to bring the offenders to justice. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult and distressing time."
He added: "I would urge anyone who witnessed the shooting, or anyone with information about the incident, to come forward."
(JM)
Police have launched a murder hunt after Kadeem Blackwood, who had been walking along Caxon Street in Derby, just after 9.15pm on Tuesday, was shot in the chest.
The teenager was taken to Derbyshire Royal Infirmary, but died a short time later from his injuries.
The 19-year-old arrested man is in custody, and is currently being questioned by Derbyshire Police.
Armed officers and police dogs were sent to the Normanton area of Derby, where they searched for the boy's killers.
A police helicopter also assisted in the search, however they were unable to find them.
Assistant Chief Constable Peter Goodman said: "This is a terrible tragedy in which a young teenager has lost his life.
"The public can rest assured that we are determined to bring the offenders to justice. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult and distressing time."
He added: "I would urge anyone who witnessed the shooting, or anyone with information about the incident, to come forward."
(JM)
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