Police name second man charged with Bartley Green shooting in Birmingham

Birmingham police have charged a second man in connection with a shooting in Bartley Green as they recovered a gun following a firearms warrant. Officers said that Kayne Davis, aged 25, from Hockley, has been charged with wounding, attempted robbery, conspiracy to commit robbery and possession of a firearm. He appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Saturday (February 17) for a first hearing and was remanded into custody to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on March 5. It follows an incident on Bottetourt Road in the afternoon of February 3 where a man was shot. Thankfully his injuries were not life-threatening.

A 21-year-old man has also been charged with wounding, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and attempted robbery. He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on February 6 and was also remanded to appear before Birmingham Crown Court on March 5.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Our enquiries into the shooting continue and we’re keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and has dash cam footage. We’re particularly interested in any footage from Bottetourt Road and Castle Square on February 3 between 1pm and 1.30pm.  

“You can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting log number 2135 of Feb 3. Alternatively ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. We're committed to removing guns and other weapons from our streets and we're carrying out regular activity across the city.

“We're currently running Operation Target which sees us take a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences which includes firearms. Anyone with information about serious and organised crime in their neighbourhood, should report it to us via 101 or Live Chat. In case of an emergency, dial 999. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”