Three charged with attempted murder after shotgun fired in Braintree town centre
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- Destiny Ema, 23, Kayden Brown, 18, and an unnamed 17-year-old from Braintree have been charged with attempted murder after a shotgun was fired in a targeted attack in Market Place, Braintree, Essex, injuring two teenagers and a third person.
- Ema faces additional firearms and harassment charges.
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Why It Matters
Police responded to a shotgun discharge in Market Place, Braintree, at approximately 22:10 BST on Monday, describing it as a targeted attack that left two teenagers with serious facial and upper body injuries and a third person injured.
Three charged with attempted murder after shooting
ByAlice Cunningham
Essex
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Two adults and a teenager have been charged with attempted murder after a shotgun was fired in a town centre.
Police were called to Market Place in Braintree, Essex, at about 22:10 BST on Monday following what officers described as a "targeted attack".
Two teenagers sustained serious injuries to their face and upper body, while a third person was also injured.
Destiny Ema, 23, of Meadgate Avenue, Chelmsford, Kayden Brown, 18, of Noaks Avenue, Chelmsford, and a 17-year-old from Braintree who cannot be named for legal reasons are due to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday.
A 16-year-old boy previously arrested in connection with the incident has been released on police bail until 30 November.
Ema was also charged with numerous other offences connected to separate investigations including:
Attempted grievous bodily harm with intent
Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence
Possession of a firearm while committing an indictable offence
Possession of a firearm while prohibited for life
Harassment
Malicious communications
Possession of a shotgun with intent to cause fear of violence
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The three suspects will appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday as scheduled.
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The unnamed 16-year-old boy previously arrested will remain on police bail until 30 November.
Very likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What was the motive behind the targeted attack?
- Were the victims known to the suspects prior to the incident?
- What is the legal status of the shotgun used in the attack?
- Are there any connections between this incident and the separate investigations involving Destiny Ema?
