20-05-2025
Family's double tragedy as second teenager killed five years after shooting
A family has faced a second tragedy five years after a talented young boxer was gunned down on the streets of Bury.
Brandon Porter Kershaw died following reports of collision between a car and a pedestrian in the town on Monday (May 19).
Emergency services rushed to the scene on Porritt Street shortly after 8pm, where they found the 19-year-old with serious injuries in the road.
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Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the man sadly died. A man, aged 38, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.
In a heartbreaking tribute to the young dad, his family said: 'We are all truly shocked and heartbroken by the sudden loss of Brandon. He was a gentle, kind-hearted young man whose warmth and social nature touched everyone around him.
'Brandon was taken far too soon, and his passing has left a deep void in all our lives.
In a statement issued overnight Greater Manchester Police described the incident as a "targeted" attack.
The Manchester Evening News understands Brandon was related to talented boxer, Cole Kershaw, who died, aged 18, after being shot in Bury in August 2020.
The teenager was shot dead as he tried to run away following a car chase through the streets of Bury on the evening of August 12, 2020.
Not the intended target, Cole had been caught in the crossfire of a bitter feud between his best friend and another man, Kamran Mohammed.
Mohammed, Mohammed Izaarh Khan Khayam Ali Khurshid were in a silver BMW which pursued a Ford Mondeo containing the young boxer and others.
As Cole and his friends fled the car in an attempt to escape, Mohammed fired three shots from a .22 calibre pistol, the third of which struck Cole in the chest, fatally wounding him.
Mohammed, Khan and Khurshid were handed life sentences for his murder in May 2021 after a five-week trial. F
In August last year Khurshid's two sisters were sentenced for trying to help their brother escape justice following the killing.
Farah Khan, 28 and Husna Khan, 29, hid their sibling Khayam Ali Khurshid in a hotel in the days afterwards. They then drove him to Kent, and on the Eurotunnel over to Europe, where they twice booked him one-way tickets to Pakistan. Their plan was only foiled as Khurshid didn't have proof of a negative Covid test.
Following Brandon's death on Monday, a cordon remains in place at the scene while the suspect is in custody for questioning. St Paul's CE Primary School, on Porritt Street, has been closed today (May 20) with the cordon surrounding the building
Anyone with information about the incident is being urged to come forward to GMP.
In a statement issued overnight, Detective Superintendent Wesley Knights said: 'Firstly, I would like to express my deepest condolences to the family of the deceased during this incredibly difficult time.
'This is a truly tragic incident which has seen a young man lose his life, I would like to reassure the public that this is a targeted attack and there is no wider threat to the community.
'Local officers will remain in the area making enquiries, as well as an increased number of highly visible patrols overnight and into Tuesday. If you have any concerns, please speak to them.
'Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting reference number 3460 of 19/05/2025 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.'
