A 16-year-old boy was left with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds following a shooting incident in Birmingham on Wednesday evening.Police were called to reports of shots fired on Bowyer Road, near St Saviours Road in the Alum Rock area of the city, shortly before 5:30pm.The teenager was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.Officers from West Midlands Police have stated that they do not believe the incident is connected to the nearby mosque.Forensic examinations, CCTV enquiries, and house-to-house inquiries are underway as detectives seek to establish the circumstances of the shooting.Local officers are remaining in the area to reassure residents, who may be concerned about the incident.Appeals have been made for witnesses or anyone with dashcam, doorbell, or mobile phone footage from the area to come forward.Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers.

This event highlights ongoing concerns regarding gun crime in parts of Birmingham, though at this early stage, no arrests have been made and the motive remains unclear.Police are continuing their investigations to bring those responsible to justice and ensure community safety.