Police respond to reports of gunfire in Birmingham’s Alum Rock area after a 16-year-old boy is shot. Multiple outlets report the incident occurs shortly before 5:30pm, with one location given as Bowyer Road near St Saviours Road. Emergency services take the injured teenager to hospital, where he is described as suffering life-threatening or critical gunshot wounds.
Several reports state that a teenager has been arrested in connection with the incident on suspicion of attempted murder. One outlet also notes that no arrests had been made at the time of its report, suggesting the arrest may have occurred after the initial investigation began.
The Independent describes the case as involving charges related to attempted murder, while other outlets focus on the arrest and the victim’s condition. Across coverage, police continue their investigation into the circumstances of the shooting, and the victim’s medical status is highlighted as critical.
