Boy, 15, ‘blasted teen in face with shotgun from five feet away as he walked to school’
A BOY allegedly blasted his ex-pal in the face with a shotgun from around five feet away on the way to school, a court heard today. The 15-year-old victim was left fighting for life after he was shot in Kesgrave, Suffolk, in September this year. He was airlifted to hospital where his condition was later […]
A BOY allegedly blasted his ex-pal in the face with a shotgun from around five feet away on the way to school, a court heard today.
The 15-year-old victim was left fighting for life after he was shot in Kesgrave, Suffolk, in September this year.
He was airlifted to hospital where his condition was later upgraded to stable – but police confirmed he had been left with life-changing injuries.
A 15-year-old, who cannot be named, was charged with attempted murder, possessing a shotgun with intent to cause fear of injury of another person and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Ipswich Crown Court today heard how a ballistics expert found the victim was blasted with the 12 gauge Beretta Over and Under shotgun from a distance of about five feet.
The teen was remanded in custody ahead of a psychiatric report being carried out.
He entered no pleas and will next appear at the same court on February 22.
The boy was arrested around two hours after the shooting five miles away in Ipswich.
A car was seized at the time of the arrest, from which a long-barrelled firearm was recovered.
Both him and the teen were “good pals” for years but were said to have fallen out.
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Friends described the victim as a “lovely lad” and a “normal kid” who enjoyed music and being a Scout.
Giving an update on the boy’s condition in October, Suffolk Police said: “The victim currently remains in intensive care at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, with his condition now stable and no longer considered to be life-threatening.
“However, his injuries are life-changing and he is expected to remain in hospital for a considerable length of time.”
