Two men charged over Washwood Heath shooting that left man with wounds to the abdomen

Shots were fired at a car on Shaw Hill Road Credit: Google Maps

Two men have been charged in connection with a shooting which left a man with gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg in Birmingham.

Shots were fired at a car on Shaw Hill Road on 30 April, resulting in the victim needing hospital treatment.

Usman Khan, of Birmingham, has been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and possession of a firearm whilst prohibited for life.

Amaan Ajaz, also of Birmingham, has been charged with attempted murder.

Khan, 21, and Ajaz, 19, appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on 6 October but was remanded in custody.

Ajaz has been released on conditional bail with both to appear before Birmingham Crown Court on 3 November 2023. 

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