A man who died after being shot in Stechford, Birmingham, on Friday has been named as Murtaza Nazir, West Midlands police said. A murder investigation is under way after the 26-year-old man was fatally injured in a shooting in the Stechford area of the city, following reports of shots being fired. The victim was discovered at the scene by officers shortly before 8pm on Friday. In a statement issued through police, Nazir’s family said: “Life as we knew it will never be the same. Our lives shattered and hearts broken. As a family we are united and trying to heal, but the process won’t be an easy one. As a family not only have we lost a father, husband, son, brother, we have lost our friend and protector. “Everyone who knew him will have their own unique memory with him, and that, in these hard times, will get them through it. All we request is for prayers for our loved one and for any videos circulating on social media to be taken down. We do not wish to see this distressing footage. These are difficult times for us and we hope people can show compassion towards our feelings. “We thank the police and ambulance service for their assistance and are forever grateful. To god we belong and to god we shall return. Justice will be served. If not in this life then the hereafter.” DCI Scott Griffiths, of the West Midlands police homicide unit, said: “We have spoken to a number of witnesses to try and get a clear understanding of the events leading up to this incident. “I would encourage anyone with information or dashcam footage who has not yet spoken to us to get in touch. We need the help of the community to come forward with information so that we can find the person or people responsible. “The man’s family are devastated and are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.” Officers have secured the scene to preserve evidence and are speaking to witnesses and examining CCTV. Anyone with information should call the force on 101. This story has been edited because the name of the victim as originally released was incorrectly spelled.