A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was shot in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham, leaving him in a critical condition.
Incident Details
The shooting occurred on Bowyer Road, near St Saviours Road, at approximately 5:30pm on July 1, 2026. Police were called to the scene and the victim was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
According to West Midlands Police, the 17-year-old suspect was arrested later that evening on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Investigation Ongoing
Authorities have not yet released further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting. The investigation is ongoing, and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
