Man killed in suspected targeted shooting had a son who is just six weeks old

A man shot dead in a suspected targeted attack in Manchester had a son who is just six weeks old, his family has said.

Zikel Bobmanuel, 32, died from gunshot wounds in Welland Street, Openshaw, at around 2pm on Saturday.

His family said they were “devastated beyond belief” by his death, which was “difficult to comprehend”.

A statement said: “Zikel was many things to many people, he was a good friend, a hard-working colleague, part of a large extended family, but ultimately, he was his mother’s son, her pride and joy.”

Mr Bobmanuel’s family, who are being supported by specially trained police officers, said he “held the heart of his girlfriend in his hand and was a hands-on father to his beloved children”.

They added: “Zikel was happy and fulfilled, he was working hard to provide for his family and was never more content than when he was spending time with them.”

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Hunt ongoing for second suspect

Police believe it was a targeted attack and have arrested a 33-year-old man on suspicion of murder

Detectives are hunting a second man who is thought to have escaped in a vehicle.

Detective Superintendent Simon Hurst said they were “following a number of positive lines of enquiry”.

“I would like to thank members of the public that have already shared information with us,” he added.

“Any information, regardless of how small, may be the key to receiving answers for Zikel’s family.”

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