Murder inquiry police looking for potential witness

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West Midlands Police has asked for the person in the picture to get in touch

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An image of a man who could be a vital witness in a murder investigation has been released by police.

The pictured man is thought to be a witness in the murder of Deavon Harrison, 46, who was found with fatal injuries at a property in Wolverhampton.

His death was caused by a gunshot wound to the chest, West Midlands Police said.

Three people charged with the murder of the father-of-seven have pleaded not guilty.

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Father-of-seven Deavon Harrison, 46, was found seriously injured at a house in Wolverhampton

Det Insp Michelle Cordell said: "Through our investigations into Deavon's murder, we have identified a potential witness that we really need to speak to.

"I want to stress that this person is being treated as a witness and I would ask this person to get in touch."

Mr Harrison was found seriously injured at a house on Dunstall Hill at around 12:50 GMT on 30 December.

Kerry Francis, 42 of Foxglove Way, Wombourne in Staffordshire, Jonathan Williams, 19, of no fixed address, and a boy of 16, who cannot be named, have been remanded into custody until their next court appearance.

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