Teenager arrested after boy, 16, left with ‘life-threatening’ gunshot wounds in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the shooting of a teenager in Birmingham on Wednesday evening.
The 16-year-old suffered life-threatening gunshot wounds and remains in critical condition at the hospital.
West Midlands Police received reports of a shooting near a mosque on Bowyer Road, near St Saviors Road in Alum Rock, at 5.30pm.
They do not currently believe the attack is linked to the Zia Ul Quran Masjid mosque.
Detective inspector Francis Nock said in a statement on Thursday: “Our investigation is ongoing and I would appeal to anyone who may have seen something or has dashcam or doorbell footage to get in touch.
“Officers will be in the area today to reassure the local community.”
The 17-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday night and remains in police custody.
West Midlands Police said: “We understand this is extremely worrying for people in the area and local officers will remain there to speak to anyone with concerns.”
City of Birmingham councilors Nosheen Khalid and Shaukat Mahmood said they were “deeply saddened” by the incident and asked the public to avoid online speculation.
They said in a joint statement: “Our thoughts and prayers are with the young man, his family, his loved ones and everyone affected by what happened.
“In times like these, we ask everyone to come together as a community with compassion and respect. Please refrain from speculating about what happened or sharing photos or videos from the scene. Unverified information may cause further distress to families and disrupt police investigations.
“Please give our emergency services the space they need to do their jobs and keep those affected in your thoughts and prayers.”
Police have asked anyone who has the footage or saw what happened to call 101 or contact them via Live Chat on the website, quoting log 4638 of 1 July.
They added that anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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