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17 Years On, Scott Buchanan’s Doorstep Killing Remains Unsolved

Nearly 1,000 statements later, investigators still lack a suspect.

Overview

  • Regional outlets on February 2, 2026, revisited the case and repeated appeals from West Midlands Police for new information.
  • Scott Buchanan, 23, was shot at close range on the driveway of his Callaghan Road home in Tividale at about 10 p.m. in November 2008.
  • The gunman fled immediately after the attack and has never been identified or charged.
  • Detectives have gathered nearly 1,000 witness statements as early leads quickly stalled and no clear motive emerged.
  • Four people were arrested during the initial investigation and later released without charge, while Scott’s mother Caron has continued public appeals.