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This is the first picture of a 'bright and loving' dad who was shot dead in Wolverhampton over the weekend as his family paid tribute.

Jermaine Smith, aged 30, died at the scene after the fatal attack in the early hours of Saturday morning, October 25.

Emergency services were called to Lilleshall Crescent at around 12.15am following reports of a shooting. A police cordon remains in place in the area as investigations continue.

Jermaine’s Mother Nadine Shakespeare has today issued a statement, paying tribute to her son. She said: “My son Jermaine Smith was my heart and soul.

"He was a bright loving and a respectful young man with so many dreams ahead of him. Everyone who knew him loved him, he had a big heart and always tried to help others.

“Losing him in such a cruel and

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