Teenager fighting for his life after shooting in Birmingham

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleA teenage boy is in critical condition (PA Archive)A 16-year-old boy is in a critical, life-threatening condition after being shot in Birmingham on Wednesday evening. West Midlands Police responded to reports of a shooting on Bowyer Road, near St Saviours Road in Alum Rock, at 5.30pm. Police have stated that the incident is not currently believed to be linked to the nearby Zia Ul Quran Masjid mosque. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and an investigation is at an early stage, with officers conducting forensic and CCTV enquiries. Authorities are appealing for witnesses, dashcam, or doorbell footage, and local councillors have urged the public to avoid online speculation. In fullBoy, 16, suffers life-threatening injuries after shooting near mosqueThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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