'Enquiries continue' into Dudley shooting that left woman with serious injuries
Police are continuing to investigate a shooting in Dudley that left a woman with potentially serious injuries.
West Midlands Police is continuing to investigate after a woman was shot at an address in Priory Road, Dudley, just after midnight on Thursday (July 3).
The woman sustained 'potentially serious injuries' that are not thought to be life-threatening.
The force is continuing to appeal for information, asking anyone with information to contact officers directly.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We're continuing our enquiries after a woman was shot at an address in Priory Road, Dudley, at just after midnight yesterday.
"She sustained injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have dash cam or doorbell footage, is asked to get in touch with us via 101, quoting log 66 of July 3."
Some residents told the Express & Star the incident had left them "too afraid" to leave their homes in the "usually quiet" area.
One resident, who didn't want to be named, said: "It's horrible. You see all the police around here, and it just makes it so real. I've never seen anything like it.
"I can't believe it's happened. It really scares you. It makes you not want to leave the house."
Police said that they "understand the concern" the incident has caused the community, with the force carrying out "reassurance patrols" in the area.
A force spokesperson said: "We understand the concern in the community that this incident will raise.
Officers will remain in the area and carry out reassurance patrols. Our investigators are carrying out enquiries to identify who’s involved."
