Birmingham police have launched murder investigation after a man who was repeatedly stabbed in Winson Green yesterday after reports of shots fired (Friday) died in hospital.
The man, who is thought to be in his 20s, was stabbed a number of times in the chest and back at around 2.30pm in Summerfield Park, Dudley Road.
He was taken to hospital for treatment, but was pronounced dead just after midnight today (Saturday).
We believe we know who the man is, but are working to confirm his identity and trace his next of kin.
We received reports that gunshots were heard, and officers remain at the scene today as forensic work continues.

A post-mortem will be held in due course.
Det Insp Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: "This was appalling violence which has ended in a man's murder, and we've been working non-stop since yesterday to establish exactly what happened, and who was responsible.
Four men have been convicted of killing a man who was enjoying a night out with friends.
Jack Donoghue, 21, was stabbed in Solihull town centre on 1 December 2019 after being confronted by the gang.
He was leaving Popworld nightclub at about 03:00 GMT, police said, when he was attacked by the men and fatally stabbed by Tyrall Blake.
Blake, 21, of no fixed address, was found guilty of murder and assault with intent to rob.
He was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court on Wednesday along with Nile Bennett 23, of Court Lane, Erdington, who was cleared of murder but found guilty of manslaughter and violent disorder.
Connor Moore, 20, from Weston Road, Lichfield, admitted manslaughter and violent disorder, while 21-year-old Regan Watters, from Kitts Green Road, Stechford, also admitted manslaughter, assault with intent to rob and violent disorder.

A former West Midlands Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) was jailed on Wednesday (2 December) following an investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

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