Police name suspected Birmingham gunmen in Washwood Heath shooting

Following recent arrests, police have now charged two men in connection with a shooting that happened in Washwood Heath, Birmingham. Shots were fired at a car on Shaw Hill Road on April 30 and a man was treated in hospital for gunshot wounds to his abdomen and leg.

West Midlands Police said: “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 this morning (Friday, October 6). Khan has been remanded in custody and Ajaz has been released on conditional bail with both to appear before Birmingham Crown Court on 3 November 2023.”