A MUM has paid tribute to her ‘beautiful son’ who was shot dead in Coventry last week.
Grace Sterling took to Facebook yesterday (December 10) to announce the passing of her son, Addison Packeer.
She wrote: “My beautiful son Addison Packeer was sadly shot dead in Willenhall, Coventry, on Friday.
“I’m crushed someone took his life at the age of 27. I can’t even begin to explain what I’m feeling as a mother.
“I’m never again going to see his face, smile, hug him or hear his goofy giggle. He has a family who is going to miss him forever.
“Son, I will eternally love and miss you. Till we meet again xxx”
West Midlands Police were called to an address in Chepstow Close, Willenhall, at just after 1am last Friday (December 7).
A man was pronounced dead at the scene and police have now confirmed this was Mr Packeer.
A 25-year-old man handed himself in to a police station this morning.
A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and police say he has been released pending further investigations.
UPDATE:
A police update released today states: “Detectives investigating a fatal shooting in Coventry have today (Monday) arrested a man on suspicion of murder as the victim has been named as Addison Packeer.
“A 25-year-old man presented himself at a police station this morning (December 10) and is currently in custody for questioning.
“Mr Packeer, aged 27, was found with serious head injuries at an address in Chepstow Close, Willenhall.
“A post mortem revealed he died from a gunshot wound.
“A 44-year-old man arrested last week has been released pending further enquiries.”
Detective inspector Caroline Corfield, from the force’s homicide team, said: “Our thoughts remain with Mr Packeer’s family and we have specialist officers supporting them during this deeply distressing time for them.
“We have been following a number of lines of enquiry and this arrest is a significant step forward in our investigation.
“I would still urge anyone with information, and who has not spoken to us already, to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log number 114 of 7/12/18.
