Man in 20s Hospitalised After Late-Night Shooting in Sutton Coldfield Property
West Midlands Police have confirmed they are investigating a serious incident in Sutton Coldfield after a man was shot inside a residential property late on Saturday night. The victim, a man in his 20s, sustained serious gunshot wounds and was taken to hospital for urgent medical treatment.
Details of the Mount View Incident
The shooting occurred at an address on Mount View in Sutton Coldfield, with reports of gunshots being heard at approximately 11.30pm on Saturday, January 31. Officers from West Midlands Police were swiftly dispatched to the scene following multiple calls from concerned residents reporting the sound of gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, police discovered the injured man and immediately arranged for his transportation to a nearby hospital. His condition is described as serious, though further details regarding his prognosis have not been disclosed by authorities at this time.
Police Investigation and Road Closures
The Major Crime Unit of West Midlands Police has taken charge of the investigation, treating the incident as a targeted attack. As part of their ongoing enquiries, officers have cordoned off Walmley Road between Berryfields Road and Thimble End Road, advising motorists to avoid the area if possible while forensic examinations and evidence gathering are conducted.
In a formal statement, a police spokesperson said: "We are investigating after a man was shot at an address in Sutton Coldfield. We were called to Mount View, Sutton Coldfield shortly before 11.30pm last night after reports of shots being fired. Officers attended and a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious gunshot wounds."
Appeal for Witnesses and Community Reassurance
Detectives are actively pursuing several lines of inquiry and have been conducting searches at multiple locations in the local area throughout Sunday morning. Police presence has been increased in the neighbourhood to provide reassurance to residents and gather crucial information.
The force has issued a direct appeal to the public, urging anyone who was in the vicinity of Mount View around the time of the incident to come forward. They are particularly interested in speaking with individuals who may have witnessed suspicious activity or heard anything unusual.
West Midlands Police stated: "We are carrying out enquiries in the local area in a number of locations this morning as we work to gather evidence and find the people responsible. This is believed to have been a targeted attack and officers will also be in the area providing reassurance."
How to Assist the Investigation
Anyone with information that could assist the police investigation is encouraged to contact West Midlands Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 20/132275/26. Alternatively, witnesses can provide anonymous tips through independent crime-fighting charities.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting as of Sunday morning, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police have emphasised that this appears to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the general public, though they continue to treat the matter with the utmost seriousness.
