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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 1
Birmingham Shooting Leaves 16-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Wounds
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 1

Birmingham Shooting Leaves 16-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized With Life-Threatening Wounds

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 1

Summary

  • Bowyer Road in Alum Rock was cordoned off after a 16-year-old boy was shot just before 17:30 BST and taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.
  • West Midlands Police said the shooting happened near a mosque but, at this stage, investigators do not believe it was connected to the place of worship.
  • Officers and investigators remained at the scene on Wednesday, while local police stayed in the area to reassure residents and gather information.
  • Police urged witnesses or anyone with further information to come forward directly or contact Crimestoppers as the investigation continues.

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