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General · 1 July 2026

Boy, 16, critically hurt in shooting near Birmingham mosque

Boy, 16, critically hurt in shooting near Birmingham mosque

A teenager is in a critical condition after being shot in Birmingham, and at this stage little has been confirmed about what happened. It has been reported that a 16-year-old boy suffered life-threatening injuries in a shooting near a mosque in the city. The exact location, timing and circumstances are still emerging, and no motive has been confirmed.

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