Officers were called to reports of a disorder
A 20-year-old man has been charged after another man was shot following disorder near an events venue in Birmingham.
Rowan Youngsam has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and wounding with intent.
The charges follow an incident near Luna Springs in Digbeth, where a 23-year-old man suffered a gunshot wound to his leg.
West Midlands Police said disorder had started inside the venue before spilling out onto the street.
The incident happened at the corner of Hack Street and Bromley Street at around 11:20 pm on August 23.
Officers were called to reports of a disorder before the shooting was reported.
The 23-year-old injured man remains in hospital and is also under arrest on suspicion of violent disorder.
Police said he will be questioned in due course as their investigation continues.
A separate 30-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of a knife. Police have since released him on bail while investigations continue.
Officers are now working to establish exactly what happened before the shooting and how the disorder developed inside the venue.
West Midlands Police has launched a dedicated investigation and is appealing to members of the public for information.
The force has set up an online portal where witnesses can submit photographs, videos and other material directly to investigators.
Police are particularly interested in footage that may have captured events inside or outside the venue around the time of the incident.
The investigation comes amid continued police enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Youngsam remains in custody ahead of a court appearance on August 26.
The charges against him relate to the alleged possession and use of a firearm, as well as the alleged wounding of the 23-year-old man.
As the investigation remains ongoing, police have not provided further details about the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The force is urging anyone who witnessed the disorder or may have recorded footage to come forward.
Members of the public who have relevant images or videos can submit them through West Midlands Police’s dedicated investigation website.
Police said information provided by witnesses could help officers establish the sequence of events and identify anyone else who may have been involved.
