Fourth Man Gets Life Sentence for Birmingham Boy’s Paralysing Shooting
A 13-year-old boy was left paralysed after a terrifying shooting in Birmingham in 2021. Now, a fourth man has been locked up for life for his role in the attack.
Brave Boy Shot in Hockley Underpass
The chilling shooting unfolded in November 2021 at Hockley Circus underpass. The boy and his mates were simply heading to grab some food when they were ambushed.
Despite his severe injuries, the courageous youngster dialled 999 to alert the ambulance service. Firearms officers arrived first, delivering life-saving aid before paramedics reached the scene.
Relentless Police Hunt Leads to Life Sentence
From the moment the emergency call came in, police worked around the clock, combing through CCTV and gathering evidence. Footage showed a car speeding along the A41 then stopping suddenly, with the victims chased into the underpass.
Within seconds, the attackers fired a homemade slam gun, hitting the boy in the back and leaving him paralysed.
Key Evidence Cracks the Case
- Recovered CCTV captured offenders fleeing the scene and driving off.
- Police tracked and seized the getaway car, linking it to the trio through forensic analysis.
- Following arrests, officers uncovered clothing worn during the shooting and seized phones critical to securing convictions.
- A handgun and slam gun were recovered from an address tied to the gang, confirming the weapons used.
Louis Clarke Jailed for Life
Today (24 November), 19-year-old Louis Clarke—who was 17 at the time and from Birmingham’s 1 area—was sentenced to life imprisonment for attempted murder and firearm possession. He will serve a minimum of 15 years behind bars.
Clarke joins three other young men, previously jailed in October 2022, for the brutal attack that changed a boy’s life forever.
