Three men have admitted planning a shooting in Walsall, after police discovered a firearm and ammunition during an investigation. The men entered guilty pleas at a hearing at Wolverhampton Crown Court on Monday, according to West Midlands Police.
Guilty Pleas in Court
Kieron Taylor, 25, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life. Aaron Jones, 27, of Aldridge, and Reece Smith, 22, of Walsall, both pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.
Police Investigation
The charges relate to an incident in July last year, when officers from the West Midlands Police organised crime unit stopped a car in Walsall and found a handgun and ammunition. The three men were subsequently arrested and charged.
Next Steps
All three men have been remanded in custody and are due to be sentenced at Wolverhampton Crown Court on a date to be fixed. Detective Inspector Jim Colclough, of the West Midlands Police organised crime unit, said: “This was a significant investigation that prevented a serious incident from taking place. We are committed to taking firearms off the streets and bringing those responsible to justice.”
