Man convicted over fatal shooting of man in Wolverhampton
Neo Graham died at the scene after being shot multiple times on Eastfield Road on 4th March 2025
A man has been convicted after the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old in Wolverhampton.
Neo Graham died at the scene after being shot multiple times on Eastfield Road on 4th March 2025.
A second man who was with Neo was also shot in the arm and foot, but he managed to run and hide.
A third man ran off un-injured.
Koketso Ximba, 23, has now been found guilty of manslaughter.
The court heard how detectives linked the shooting to a red Renault Clio, which was later found burnt out.
Within 24 hours, armed officers arrested four suspects and recovered the firearm, along with £19,000-worth of crack cocaine and £6,980 in cash.
Two days later, Ximba was arrested in Liverpool as he tried to leave the country by ferry.
Other convictions
The other four arrested and now convicted include Derrick Da Silva, Fabio Bandarrinha, Elie Mey and Aaron Osei.
Derrick Da Silva, 20, has been found guilty of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession of criminal property.
Fabio Bandarrinha, 21, has been found guilty of possession of a firearm, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine and possession of criminal property.
Elie Mey, 25, has been found guilty of possession of a firearm, possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, assisting an offender and possession of criminal property.
Aaron Osei, 23, has been found guilty of possession with intent to supply crack cocaine, assisting an offender and possession of criminal property.
"Showed absolutely no regard for the dangers of firing shots"
Senior Investigating Officer Jenny Birch said: "The death of this young man saw a gun being used with absolute recklessness and our thoughts remain with those who loved him and with those affected by what happened.
"We have worked tirelessly to ensure those responsible were arrested within a matter of days and held in custody ever since.
"They worked together to carry out this killing and showed absolutely no regard for the dangers of firing shots in a residential area. But justice has now been served and that firearm is off our streets."