Two gunmen sentenced to 18 years after nightclub shootout injures bystander
Aaron Nubie and Kimani Durrell-Smith were each given 18-year prison terms for a gunfight outside Birmingham’s FJ Lounge that wounded a food-stall worker.
A dispute inside the FJ Lounge in Aston, Birmingham escalated when Aaron Nubie left the premises, came back armed and shot at Kimani Durrell-Smith around 6 a.m. on March 23. The two men exchanged fire near a crowded food stall, striking a worker who survived with non-critical injuries. Both suspects were later found with gunshot wounds and arrested; each refused to explain how they were injured.
West Midlands Police reviewed CCTV footage and secured convictions for wounding with intent, leading to 18-year prison terms for each. Detective Sergeant Phil Hinton highlighted the reckless nature of the attack and announced a closure order for the nightclub.
Why it matters
The case underscores ongoing gun violence concerns and law-enforcement efforts in the West Midlands.
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