Murder trial over 2008 taxi driver shooting to take place in November
David Harrison is charged with murder and other offences related to shootings in the Black Country
Last updated 6th Mar 2026
A 76-year-old man accused of shooting dead a taxi driver in 2008 will face trial in November after a crown court hearing which went ahead in his absence.
David Harrison, who is being held at HMP Frankland in County Durham, chose not to appear by prison video-link for a plea hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Friday.
Harrison, from Bilston, West Midlands, was charged by police with murder in December last year, in connection with the death of 39-year-old Harun Khan on March 3 2008.
Father-of-four Mr Khan was shot outside his home in Tudor Street in Tipton, near Dudley, at 9.25pm and taken to hospital, where he was pronounced dead a short time later.
Harrison is also charged with wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm following a shooting of a 27-year-old man on December 14 2007 in Farthings Lane, Dudley, and two counts of possessing a firearm.
Judge Michael Chambers KC adjourned Harrison's case for a trial to begin on November 16 with a time estimate of three weeks.
The judge told prosecution counsel Michael Burrows KC and defence barrister Michael Duck KC that a further trial preparation hearing will take place on April 10.
The judge said of Harrison's absence from the hearing: "The simple course is that a not guilty plea be entered but given the seriousness of the case I think I ought to give the defence an opportunity to try and see Mr Harrison.
"The case stands adjourned and the defendant remains in custody in relation to this matter."