Man and teenage boy rushed to hospital with 'life-threatening' injuries after shooting near Birmingham
West Midlands Police are investigating after a shooting in Vauxhall Crescent, Smith's Wood this morning (June 15).
A man and a teenage boy have been rushed to hospital following a shooting near Birmingham.
West Midlands Police are investigating after a shooting in Vauxhall Crescent, Smith's Wood d in the Solihull area, after the pair were injured just before 2.40am this morning (June 15).
They were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Police said their injuries are initially believed to be life-threatening.
Officers in the area are carrying out reassurance patrols and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
The force added: “Our investigation is in its early stages. We will have officers in the area carrying out reassurance patrols.
“Anyone with information, or who may have been in the area at the time to get in contact on 101 or via the Live Chat option on our website quoting incident number 313 of 15 June.
“We have also set up our Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) where any still or moving images can be submitted directly.
“If you have any relevant footage, visit the link: Public Portal.”
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