A 17-year-old boy faced Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Friday, July 3, charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, following a shooting in Alum Rock that left a 16-year-old critically injured.
Shooting Incident Details
The shooting occurred on Bowyer Road, near St Saviour's Road, at approximately 5:30pm on Wednesday, July 1. Emergency services rushed the 16-year-old victim to hospital with gunshot wounds. West Midlands Police confirmed that the teenager remained in a critical condition as of Friday morning.
Charges and Court Appearance
The 17-year-old suspect, who cannot be named due to his age, was arrested shortly after the incident. He has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He was remanded in custody and appeared before Birmingham Magistrates' Court on July 3.
Detective Inspector Francis Nock stated: "Our investigation is continuing and I would urge anyone who might have seen something or has dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch."
Police Appeal for Information
A force spokesperson said: "A teenage boy is appearing at court today charged in connection with a shooting in Alum Rock. We were called to Bowyer Road, near St Saviour's Road in Birmingham, shortly before 5.30pm on Wednesday. A boy, 16, was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds where he remains in a critical condition. We arrested a 17-year-old boy shortly after, and he has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life."
Police have urged anyone with information, dashcam, or doorbell footage to contact them on 101 or via Live Chat quoting log 4638 of 1 July. Alternatively, anonymous tips can be given to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111. Officers will remain in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.
