Second man is charged with attempted murder after girl, 11, and boy, 15, were shot in park
- Martinho De Sousa, 23, from Wolverhampton is due before magistrates today
A second man has been charged with attempted murder after a park shooting which left two children injured.
The attack in Wolverhampton’s Bushbury district on May 1 saw a girl, 11, and a boy, 15, admitted to hospital. They are both expected to make a full recovery.
Last night, police charged Martinho De Sousa, 23, from the city, with two counts of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and aggravated vehicle taking.
He was due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court today.
It comes after, Kian Durnin, 22, and also from Wolverhampton, was charged with the same offences last week.
The attack in Wolverhampton’s Bushbury district on May 1 saw a girl, 11, and a boy, 15, admitted to hospital. Pictured: A police cordon at the scene
Last night, police charged Martinho De Sousa, 23, from the city, with two counts of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and aggravated vehicle taking. Pictured: Police at the scene
Two other men, aged 21 and 25, who were arrested earlier last week, have been bailed with strict conditions.
Detectives are still appealing to anyone with information to get in touch.
A website has been set up for people to submit information, dashcam or doorbell footage here.
Anyone with information can also contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on its website, or call 101, quoting investigation 20/393687/23.
Anyone who wishes to remain anonymous can call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, on 0800 555 111.
