Gunmen Sentenced for New Year's Day Shooting in Birmingham

0:00On March 11, two men in their 20s have been sentenced to long prison terms for chasing and shooting another man in Birmingham City Center on New Year's Day in 2024. The victim, also in his 20s, tried to escape by running toward a passing car, but suffered a gunshot wound to a shoulder during the pursuit near. Constitution Hill His injuries were not life-threatening, and the attackers fled in a getaway car right after. Police launched a fast investigation, reviewing CCTV footage and phone records that placed the suspects in the area earlier that evening. They had been in a fight before grabbing a gun and returning to carry out the attack. Officers arrested Christ Littieu, 26, from Perry Bar, four days later in Solihull, while his accomplice ex-osmosibo, 24, from West. Bromwich was caught during a firearm search in Erdington. Evidence like matching clothes and hidden messages sealed the case. Police denied involvement, but were convicted of attempted murder at trial. With Littieu getting 27 years and Mazebo 22 years, authorities continue cracking down

1:05on gun crime to keep streets safer.