One thirteen-year-old boy in Birmingham is currently fighting for his survival after he was shot in the back walking down the street.
Last night, the child aged 13 was found with a gunshot wound at Birmingham in West Midlands.
The injuries sustained by the patient were described as life-changing and rushed him to hospital.
After the boy had been found in an underpass, emergency crews quickly raced to the spot with armed officers.
West Midlands Police maintain a scene in Hockley Circus, Birmingham. This is after the shooting of a 13-year old boy.
Last night, the child aged 13 was found with a gunshot wound to his head in Birmingham, West Midlands.
Hockley Circus, one of the main roads linking the city to the M5 motorway is located in the heart of the city.
The forensics team will continue to search for clues, but it will be closed today.
Spokesman for the West Midlands Police said that they are looking to get any additional information from anyone who might be in the vicinity.
“This is an area that’s busy and has many drivers. Therefore, we ask anyone who owns dashcams to look at their footage. It may be helpful in helping us find the responsible.
Please contact us if there is any evidence that you have seen. This information may be helpful in our investigations.
Witness Imran Hameed was under the flyover driving when he saw the police on the scene.
He stated that there were about 8 to 9 regular police cars as well as undercover vehicles.
“The officers were scattered around.
After the boy had been found in an underpass, emergency crews, including police officers with guns, raced to the spot shortly after 7 pm last night.
Hockley Circus, one of the main roads linking the city to the M5 motorway is Hockley Circus. The road will be closed today as the forensics team searches for clues.
“There was one at the underpass, which was taped off. The other side of the underpass was manned by another officer.
“There was not an ambulance.”
According to a spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service, the ambulance service said that they were being called by reports about a shooting incident at Hockley Circus in Birmingham last night at 7.16pm.
“One ambulance arrived, along with two paramedics officers and a meRIT trauma doctor. One patient was found, a teenager male. He received treatment for severe injuries and was then taken to the hospital.
For more information, call 101 and quote log number 3589 from 18/11. Or, contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 112.