Second suspect charged with murder after Stourbridge shotgun killing
A second suspect has been charged with the murder of a man who was shot dead in Stourbridge.
John Jones, known as one of the 'Gummy twins', died at the scene in Caslon Crescent after being blasted with a shotgun on February 25.
Two men have now been charged with his murder.
Ravi Talware, of no fixed address, has been charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a shotgun and perverting the course of justice.
The 31-year-old, who was arrested at an address on Edgbaston Park Road in Birmingham, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Monday.
He will next appear at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Tuesday.
Meanwhile the first suspect charged, Kevin Brian Waldron, remains in custody.
Waldron, 40 and of Leonard Road, Wollaston, was remanded in custody until April 1 after being charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a shotgun and perverting the course of justice.
Mr Jones died after being shot at around 7.40pm. A second man, aged 26, was stabbed during the incident and needed hospital treatment but has now been discharged.
Detective Inspector Laura Harrison, from West Midlands Police CID, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Jones’ family at this difficult time. They have been fully updated with this latest development and continue to be supported by our specialist officers.”
