Teenager Seriously Injured in Birmingham Shooting
Quick Look
- A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham.
- Police are investigating and have stated the incident is not believed to be connected to a nearby mosque.
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Why It Matters
A 16-year-old boy was shot and seriously injured in Birmingham. Police are investigating the incident, which occurred near a mosque but is not believed to be connected to it.
A 16-year-old boy has suffered severe gunshot wounds following a shooting in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police said the shooting occurred just before 17:30BST on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock.
The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.
"Although this happened near a mosque, at this stage we do not believe the shooting to be connected to this place of worship."
The statement added: "We understand this is extremely worrying for people in the area, and local officers will be remaining there to speak to anyone with concerns."
Investigators remain at the scene.
Police are urging anyone with further information to get in contact or speak to Crimestoppers.
Open Questions
- Who is responsible for the shooting?
- What led to the shooting?
- What is the current condition of the victim?
