Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of Mohammed Hasan, 28, who suffered a gunshot wound to the head.
He died on July 19, aged 28. Nine people have now been arrested in connection with the investigation.
His family said: “Hasan was a loving husband, father, son and brother.
“He would go out of his way to help other people.
Mohammed Hassan . (Image: UGC)
“He was the life and soul of every room he’d walk into.
“He will be missed by all his family and the community.
“Life is often overlooked and communities need to come together to make sure nothing like this happens again.
“The family urge anyone who has any information to provide this to West Yorkshire Police.”
Earlier today, the T&A reported that Mr Hasan had been fighting for his life in hospital, but died yesterday (Sunday).
Police confirmed that Mr Hasan was shot on Gaythorne Road, at the junction of Parsonage Road in West Bowling.
It is believed the fatal shot was fired from a BMW.
Nine people have been arrested as part of the investigation, including four on suspicion of attempted murder and five on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Eight of those arrested have been released on conditional bail.
Hasnain Akhter, 21, of Tichborne Road, has been charged with attempted murder and remains in custody.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Dan Bates, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, said: “Sadly, Mohammed Hasan was left with unsurvivable injuries from this horrific act of violence.
The white van at the centre of the investigation. (Image: Newsquest)
“We are determined to get justice for him and his family and need people to put aside any misplaced loyalties and think about how they would feel if it was their husband, their son, their brother.”
The force confirmed a manhunt is underway for 24-year-old Luqman Khan, who is wanted in connection with the investigation.
He is believed to have travelled to Suffolk and may be in the Ipswich or Felixstowe areas.
Det Chf Insp Bates said: “I would like to personally thank those who have already come forward with information.
“We continue to urge anyone who has information about Luqman Khan’s whereabouts or who has any other information about what has taken place and those involved to please report it.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact HMET via 101, quoting reference 13260388729.
Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.