West Midlands Police granted enhanced stop-and-search powers in Whitmore Reans after man shot dead
West Midlands Police has been granted enhanced stop-and-search powers in Whitmore Reans after a man was shot dead in the area.
Officers were called to Leicester Street, Whitmore Reans, Wolverhampton just after 3am today (Friday) to reports of shots being fired.
Two men were found seriously injured in a vehicle.
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene. A second man was taken to hospital and remains in a life-threatening condition.
Section 60 powers allow officers to stop and search people without "reasonable grounds".
There will be an increased presence in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
If you saw or heard anything, or have any footage which could help the investigation, call police on 101 quoting log 358 of September 19.
