Overview

• Shots were fired at two men near Heathfield Primary School in Handsworth, Birmingham, at approximately 2:30 am on May 26, 2025.
• One man, aged in his 20s, was hospitalized with a gunshot wound to his leg, which is not believed to be life-threatening; the second man was uninjured.
• West Midlands Police cordoned off Heathfield Road, reopened it by 10:30 am, and launched a thorough investigation involving house-to-house inquiries and CCTV reviews.
• Officers are maintaining a visible presence in the area to reassure the community and have appealed for information through 101, Live Chat, or Crimestoppers.
• The investigation remains active, with no arrests made as police work to identify those responsible for the shooting.