Neo Graham: Five men appear in court accused of murder of 'lovely' Wolverhampton man
Five men have appeared in court charged with the murder of Neo Graham in Wolverhampton.
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Mr Graham, aged 24, was shot in Eastfield Grove, Wolverhampton, just after 3.20pm on Tuesday, March 4,
A second man was receiving hospital treatment for gunshot wounds.
Five men appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday (March 10) accused of with Mr Graham's murder.
They are:
Koketso Ximba, aged 22, charged with murder
Aaron Osei, aged 22, charged with murder, possession of firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of prohibited ammunition, possession of Class A Drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property (money laundering)
Deric Da Silva Ferreria, aged 19, charged with murder, possession of firearm with intent to endanger life; possession of prohibited ammunition; possession of Class A Drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property (money laundering)
Fabio Bandarrinha, aged 20, charged with murder, possession of firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of prohibited ammunition, possession of Class A Drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property (money laundering)
Elie Mey, aged 24, charged with murder, possession of firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of prohibited ammunition, possession of Class A Drugs with intent to supply and possession of criminal property (money laundering), possession of a firearm when prohibited for five years.
No pleas were entered by the defendants.
They were each sent to custody ahead of a preliminary hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Wednesday (March 12).
Almost 200 people came together to attend a vigil and balloon release held in tribute to Mr Graham at the scene of the fatal shooting.
In a touching tribute issued by police, his family said: "[Mr Graham] was a loving, caring, family-oriented person who was a wonderful son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend.
“There are no words to describe how this loss has impacted our family and wider community."
Residents living near the scene of the fatal shooting spoke of feeling scared to leave their houses and "terrified" to let their children out on the street.
Some have called on the police, council and the Government for action, saying "something needs to be done".
