21-year-old man arrested four days after 12-year-old boy was murdered in Coventry horror, as hunt continues for another suspect

A 21-year-old man has been arrested four days after a 12-year-old boy was killed in a horror shooting, while the hunt for another suspect continues.

Keaton Slater was walking home from school in Coventry at around 4.30pm on Friday when he was hit.

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West Midlands Police said they arrested another 21-year-old man just before 4am this morning in connection with the death.

That man has not yet been charged but was wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

He remains in custody.

But the hunt for another suspect continues, with police looking for Dolars Aleksanders, who is also wanted on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

‘Amazing’ Keaton sadly died after being hit by a black BMW on Radford Road shortly after 4.30pm on June 14.

Police have now released two new poignant photos of Keaton, with him sitting on a bicycle in one and playing pool in the other.

Police also seized and forensically examined a black BMW after it was found abandoned in New Arley on Friday night.

Inspector Sam Lewis, from West Midlands Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “We believe there were four people in the car at the time and we are working hard to understand their involvement in the night’s tragic events.

“One of them is being treated as a witness, while another has been voluntarily interviewed and released under investigation.

“We believe the man in custody today was also in the car, as was Dolars Aleksanders.

“We continue to support Keaton’s family at this time and they and the officers have been touched by the huge outpouring of support that has been there since Friday.

“Our efforts remain focused on finding and arresting Dolars Aleksanders. I would ask anyone with information about his whereabouts to contact us immediately on 999 and do the right thing.”

Police said they were continuing their investigation and asked anyone with dash cam footage from the surrounding area to come forward.

Anyone with further information is urged to call 999 immediately, quoting log 3407 of June 14.

Tributes have been paid to the ‘amazing’ boy.

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Big brother Josh Slater vowed to get justice for his “little brother”.

He said: “RIP bro. You were the best uncle to my little Theo.

“And an amazing little brother to me. We will give you the Justice you deserve.

“Fly high and I’ll see you on the other side little brother. I loved you so much and we’re all heartbroken.”

In a tribute, the boy’s family said: “We will all miss our fun loving little comedian, he just wanted to make everyone laugh and smile.

“He was so beautiful inside and out, our baby and our baby brother. Life can be so horrible.”

Sgt Rich Evans called on those involved to “do the right thing” as support is extended to Keaton’s family.

He said: “A family have lost a 12-year-old boy in a horrific incident and our thoughts are with them.

“We are supporting them in this most dire of times and keeping them informed as we work to track down those responsible.

“We would like to thank all those people who have already contacted us with information and our inquiries are progressing.

“But we would again appeal to those involved, or anyone who knows them, to search their conscience, do the right thing and tell us what you know.”

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