Tipton taxi driver murder case sees West Midlands Police charge 76 year old man after seventeen years unsolved
- Perry Richardson
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Police have charged a 76 year old man with the 2008 murder of Tipton taxi driver Harun Khan, marking a major development in a case that has remained unresolved for more than seventeen years.
West Midlands Police confirmed that David Harrison, from Bilston, is due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 6 January 2026.
Harrison is accused of shooting Mr Khan outside his home on Tudor Street at 9.25pm on 3 March 2008. The 39 year old father of four was taken to hospital but died shortly afterwards. The case has remained a significant point of concern within the local taxi trade, which has long called for justice and improved safety measures following a series of high risk incidents during that period.
Officers also confirmed that Harrison faces a charge of wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. That allegation relates to the shooting of a 27 year old man on 14 December 2007 on Farthings Lane in Dudley. The victim survived but sustained serious injuries. Both cases were examined as part of continued investigative work undertaken by specialist teams tasked with reviewing unsolved violent crime across the region.
West Midlands detectives charge 76 year old man over 2008 fatal shooting of driver Harun Khan
Two further charges of possessing a firearm have been brought. Investigators have not released additional detail about the weapons or circumstances, citing ongoing legal processes. The force said the latest development followed renewed enquiries and evidential reassessment, although it has not disclosed what new information led to the decision to charge.
The murder of Mr Khan had a lasting effect on drivers in the Black Country, with many operators at the time raising concerns about late night risk and the difficulties of working alone on residential streets. Industry bodies have since pushed for improved protection measures, better CCTV coverage and closer cooperation with local policing units to support drivers carrying out essential transport services.
Taxi firms in the region are expected to follow the court proceedings closely, given the historic impact of the killing on operational confidence and recruitment during the late 2000s. The case contributed to an earlier debate on violence against drivers and the challenges involved in ensuring consistent safety standards across both taxi and private hire fleets.
Harrison remains in custody and the investigation continues ahead of the January court appearance. Police have asked anyone with information linked to the historic offences to contact West Midlands Police or Crimestoppers anonymously.
