Birmingham gang who sought 'retribution on the streets of Darlaston' by blasting father with a shotgun jailed for 65 years
A gang who planned, rehearsed and carried out an execution style shooting of Darlaston father in his driveway after the school run have been jailed for over 65 years.
Nadeem Khan was blasted twice with a shotgun as he sat in his car outside his Charles Foster Street home at 9am on October 11, 2024. Despite firing at his victim's head at pointblank range through the driving side window twice and then coldly reloaded the firearm and blasting Mr Khan a third time as he dragged himself towards his home, the gunman failed to kill his prey.
However, he has evaded justice as none of the five men sentenced in connection with the shooting pulled the trigger. They were part of the shooter's support team, who were part of trial runs and aborted attempts in the days leading up to the crime, stealing cars, procuring a shotgun and aiding the getaway.
The five Birmingham men originally faced life sentences after being charged with conspiracy to commit murder. However, on the second day of their trial the Crown Prosecution Service accepted guilty pleas of lesser charges saving the taxpayer more than £100,000.
Mohammed Ishtiaq, Abdullah Amjad, Shamus Hussain, Samir Khan, and Dilawar Khan, all from Birmingham pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life and causing grievous bodily harm with a shotgun.
Mr Khan was peppered with shotgun pellets, many of which remain in his body, and suffered injuries to his face, neck, shoulders and back.
He told the court in a victim impact statement: "When the shotgun was aimed at my head I knew they wanted to kill me. I have injuries which still cause me pain. My mental health has been affected, i have PTSD and flashbacks.
"I have depression and my family have had get used to my new limitations."
Shamus Hussain, 27, of Floyer Road, Small Heath, was sentenced to 12 years and seven months, Mohammed Ishtiaq, 23, of Oldknow Road, Small Heath, was jailed for 12 years and seven months and Abdullah Amjad, 23, of Allens Avenue, Winson Green, was handed 13 years and six months.
The youngest of the gang serve their time in young offenders institutions, Samir Khan, 19, of East Holme, Bordesley Green, was detained for 13 years and six months and Dilawar Khan, 20, of Mansel Road, Small Heath, was sent down for 13 years and six months.
Justice Michael Chambers KC said: "This is yet another example of disputes between various factions have been sought to be solved with someone being shot. This happened in broad daylight in Darlaston.
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"This crime caused fear in the community and my sentences reflects this. There was a significant amount of planning and premeditation. Though none of you pulled the trigger and played different roles I am sentencing you equally on that basis."
He added: "The victim sustained serious and extensive injuries which has affected his ability to go about daily life including play with his young children.
"The main aggravating factor is this was a planned operation of retribution carried out in the streets of Darlaston in broad daylight."