Three individuals have been charged with attempted murder following a shooting incident in Braintree, Essex, on Monday evening. Police were called to Market Place at approximately 10:10 p.m. BST.
Destiny Ema, 23, of Chelmsford, Kayden Brown, 18, also of Chelmsford, and a 17-year-old from Braintree, who has not been named for legal reasons, are scheduled to appear at Chelmsford Magistrates' Court on Monday. Two teenagers sustained serious injuries to their face and upper body, and a third individual was also injured in the incident described by police as a "targeted attack."
A 16-year-old boy, who was previously arrested in connection with the shooting, has been released on police bail until November 30.
In addition to the attempted murder charge, Ema faces several other charges related to separate investigations. These include attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of a firearm while committing an indictable offense, and possession of a firearm prohibited for life. Ema has also been charged with harassment and malicious communications, as well as possession of a shotgun with intent to cause fear of violence.