TRIBUTES have been paid to a much-loved teenager who died after being stabbed in Acocks Green.
Chris Ikouara, aged 19, was found seriously injured at an address on Olton Boulevard East on January 13 and despite the efforts of paramedics, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
West Midlands Police said it was called by the ambulance trust to reports of a stabbing shortly before 2pm.
Chris’s family said: “A son, a brother an uncle and a friend.
“Chris, known to friends as KC, was kind, caring and deeply cherished by his family.
“He was taken from us far too soon at just 19 years of age.
“He was known for his caring nature, his humour and the way he always looked out for the people he loved.
“His absence has left a space that can never truly be filled nor replaced.
“His cheeky smile and goofy laugh will be missed.
“Chris will remain forever in our hearts, and his memory will continue to live on through everyone who was lucky enough to know him.”
Police launched a murder investigation and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Jim Munro, from the Homicide team, said: “Specialist officers have been working through the night and following several lines of enquiry as we work to find who was involved.
“Our thoughts remain with Chris’s family, friends, and loved ones and we are continuing to offer them our full support.
“We are now appealing for the public’s help with our investigation, and I would urge anyone with information – no matter how small it may seem – to please contact us immediately.
“We understand the concern this has caused in the local community, and local officers are there for you, carrying out reassurance patrols and ready to listen to any concerns you may have.”
A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) has been set up where any images, still or moving, can be submitted.
Police would like to see any dashcam or CCTV footage from around the area during the times before and after the incident.
Contact police online here or call 101 quoting log 2771 of January 13.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
