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'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot

The aftermath of a shooting which left a man fighting for his life has been felt across the area the incident took place.

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Supporting image for story: 'I worry about my kids when something like this happens so close': Residents on Willenhall street left shocked and shaken after man shot
Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Recap as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve
Willenhall shooting: Recap as two men arrested for attempted murder after man was shot before Christmas Eve
Willenhall|13 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve
Willenhall shooting: Man left fighting for life after being gunned down before Christmas Eve
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Teenager from Walsall missing - police appeal for help on Christmas Eve
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