Gunman Jailed for Smethwick Shooting: 15-Year Sentence for Skorpion Attac
A 29-year-old gunman has been sentenced to 15 years and six months in prison after firing a highly dangerous Skorpion submachine gun during a street dispute in Smethwick.
Mohammed Khan unleashed the potentially lethal weapon in the early hours of 6 September last year on Melrose Place. The gunfire, aimed at a man standing in a doorway, caused significant damage to a house and a parked car. Fortunately, no one was injured during the incident.
Khan was part of a group that descended on the street following an argument. He was handed the Skorpion by an associate and fired the weapon, which is capable of discharging up to 800 rounds per minute. The group fled the scene in a hired Rolls Royce, but swift police investigations led to the vehicle being traced within hours.
Forensic evidence from the car and further enquiries identified Khan as the prime suspect. He was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Following a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court, Khan was convicted and received his lengthy prison sentence earlier this week.
Police highlighted the dangers posed by Skorpion submachine guns, which are designed in Eastern Europe and notorious for their firepower. The successful conviction was part of Operation Target, an ongoing initiative aimed at tackling serious and organised crime, including gun violence.
A police spokesperson commented, “We’re determined to take all guns off the streets and bring to justice those who use or supply them. This case demonstrates our commitment to keeping communities safe and ensuring there’s no hiding place for offenders.”
Over the past year, Operation Target has led to numerous convictions, removing dangerous individuals from communities and curbing violent crime.