A TEENAGE boy whose body was found as police probed another murder has been named.
Jaydon Beckford, 17, was discovered on land next to a canal in Ladywood, Birmingham, on Friday.
SWNSJaydon Beckford, 17, was discovered on land next to a canal in Birmingham on Friday[/caption]
BPMA gun was discovered next to a gun on a canal in Ladywood, Birmingham on Friday[/caption]
Police had found a gun nearby and they are not treating the death as suspicious.
It came as cops launched a murder investigation after 16-year-old Diego Henry was shot at a home in the same area on Sunday November 5.
Police say both deaths are linked and a teenager has been arrested and released on bail over Diego’s death.
Cops are not looking for anyone else as part of their investigation.
In a heartbreaking statement, Jaydon’s family remembered a “cherished son” who could “make anyone burst into laughter.”
They added: “Jaydon was so transparent; you always knew where you stood with him.
“He was not afraid to speak his mind and be true to himself and tell those he loved that he loved them every day.
“Whether it was cracking jokes or sharing his thoughts, Jaydon was always a joy to be around and spend time with which is reflected in his family and friends who adored him.
“Jaydon’s cheeky smile and infectious loving nature will be remembered by those who loved him dearly.
“Jaydon was a cherished son, a loved nephew, an adored grandson, godson. Loved by all. A full life in short years that will leave a lifetime of lasting memories.”
An initial forensic post-mortem examination has taken place but further tests are being carried out to establish how he died.
Diego Henry was brutally shot in Lighthorne Avenue, Ladywood, at around 12.30pm on November 5.
The young teen was raced to the hospital by emergency services where he sadly lost his life two days later.
Det Inspector Gavin Green, of West Midlands police, said: “This is a complex investigation and a tragic set of circumstances.
“My sympathies truly remain with the families of both boys.”
Anyone with information should contact police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by ringing 101 quoting log 1632 of 5 Nov.
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