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Birmingham shooting: Residents 'worry' after teens hurt Birmingham shooting: Residents 'worry' after teens hurt
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The shooting of two boys on a doorstep outside a Halloween party has left residents fearful, a councillor says. The shooting of two boys on a doorstep outside a Halloween party has left nearby residents fearful and shocked.
A 15-year-old boy suffered "serious internal injuries" when a bullet went through him before lodging in the stomach of a another boy, aged 14, in Handsworth, Birmingham, on Friday.A 15-year-old boy suffered "serious internal injuries" when a bullet went through him before lodging in the stomach of a another boy, aged 14, in Handsworth, Birmingham, on Friday.
Chaman Lal said it was "really scary for residents, for something like this to have happened on their doorsteps". A councillor said it was "scary" for residents, while neighbours added the incident was "shocking".
Police do not believe the boys were targeted deliberately.Police do not believe the boys were targeted deliberately.
West Midlands Police said the bullet that hit the two teenagers went through the front and out the back of one of the boys before lodging in the other's stomach. West Midlands Police said the bullet that hit the two teenagers went through the front and out the back of one of the boys, before lodging in the other's stomach.
The force thinks the weapon was discharged from a car, which left the scene in Victoria Road at about 20:15 GMT. Officers said the weapon was discharged from a car, which left the scene in Victoria Road at about 20:15 GMT.
Mr Lal, the Labour councillor for Soho and Jewellery Quarter, which covers the area, said: "It is terrible news, really scary for residents, for something like this to have happened on their doorsteps. Mr Lal, the Labour councillor for Soho and Jewellery Quarter, which covers the area, said it was "terrible" that innocent victims could be shot at in "random shootings".
"What I have read in the media, at the moment, is that they think it is a random shooting, which makes it even worse, that innocent victims could be shot at is terrible. "It is terrible news, really scary for residents, for something like this to have happened on their doorsteps," he added.
"It is a decent, quiet area, not a crime-ridden area, so for something like this to happen is really worrying for me and residents in the area.""It is a decent, quiet area, not a crime-ridden area, so for something like this to happen is really worrying for me and residents in the area."
Shabana Mahmood MP for Birmingham Ladywood said : "This is a truly shocking incident and my thoughts are with the two young boys who have been seriously injured and their family and friends at this difficult time. Ali Hama, who has worked at a grocery shop on the corner of Victoria Road for seven years, said: "It is worrying for the younger generation.
"There is no place for violence in our community. These two boys were arriving at a Halloween party which also had a number of other children in attendance. "To be honest, two to three months ago it happened on the next road along.
"It's something going on with guns and stuff in the Handsworth area, and the police have to do something about it."
Another Handsworth resident, who did not want to be named, said the shooting was "shocking".
"I heard about it on the news and it was quite shocking because it was kids so young," she said
Peter Smith, 81, who lives near the scene of the shooting said a neighbour told him about it on Saturday morning.
Mr Smith, who moved in Handsworth in 1960, said the area had got "rougher" but was still a good place to live.
"Everybody along the road - they are good neighbours," he said.
"There are many nationalities but everybody gets on with one another."
The retired grocer said crime had risen but he did "not feel worried" and expected to stay there.
"I have very happy memories here and have my friends in Handsworth, and my neighbours".
Community activist Desmond Jaddoo said more needs to be done to tackle violence, adding: "It does bring into question how safe are our streets, that this could happen to two schoolboys.
"Issues like this affect local families, the residents that live in the vicinity of Victoria Road. People generally have expressed concerns regarding their safety."
Shabana Mahmood MP for Birmingham Ladywood said : "These two boys were arriving at a Halloween party which also had a number of other children in attendance.
"It is truly appalling that they have been subjected to such a violent attack with such potentially life-changing consequences.""It is truly appalling that they have been subjected to such a violent attack with such potentially life-changing consequences."
A spokeswoman for the nearby King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, said the school remained "extra vigilant" in "circumstances such as this".A spokeswoman for the nearby King Edward VI Handsworth Grammar School for Boys, said the school remained "extra vigilant" in "circumstances such as this".
The 15-year-old has serious internal injuries, while the 14-year-old has had surgery to remove the bullet.The 15-year-old has serious internal injuries, while the 14-year-old has had surgery to remove the bullet.
Both are said to be in stable condition, and they have spoken to police.Both are said to be in stable condition, and they have spoken to police.
Officers have appealed for witnesses and motorists who may have dashboard camera footage of surrounding roads on Friday evening.Officers have appealed for witnesses and motorists who may have dashboard camera footage of surrounding roads on Friday evening.