A major police investigation is underway in the Black Country after a man was left with life-threatening injuries in a shooting on Christmas Eve.
Scene of Violence on Wordsworth Road
Emergency services were called to Wordsworth Road in Willenhall at 7.28pm on Tuesday, December 23, following reports of a shooting. Paramedics arrived to find a male victim with critical injuries.
The West Midlands Ambulance Service dispatched a significant response team to the scene. This included two ambulances, two paramedic officers, and a MERIT trauma doctor accompanied by a critical care paramedic.
The victim received advanced trauma care at the location before being rushed to hospital for urgent further treatment. His condition remains critical.
Extensive Police Search Operation
On Wednesday, December 24, police maintained a heavy presence on Wordsworth Road. The street was cordoned off with blue and white police tape as officers conducted a meticulous forensic examination of the area.
Officers were seen carrying out detailed searches, which included inspecting drains and combing through a grassy area near a row of houses. The thorough nature of the search indicates detectives are looking for crucial evidence, which may include a weapon or ballistic material.
The scene remained active throughout the day, with the police cordon disrupting normal activity in the residential street just hours before Christmas.
Community Shocked by Pre-Christmas Violence
The violent incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, occurring on the eve of a major holiday. The presence of armed response and major crime detectives underscores the seriousness with which the police are treating the case.
No further details about the circumstances leading to the shooting or potential suspects have been released by the authorities at this early stage. The investigation is ongoing, and police are likely appealing for witnesses and any relevant doorbell or CCTV footage from the area.
Residents have been advised to avoid the cordoned-off section of Wordsworth Road while forensic work continues.
