Walsall murder probe: Trio aged 22, 18 and 17 arrested after man shot dead in 'targeted attack'
Three people aged between 17 and 22 have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was shot dead in what has been described as a targeted attack.
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West Midlands Police has confirmed the two men, aged 22 and 18, and a 17-year-old boy, were arrested last night after the shooting on Well Lane in Blakenhall, in Walsall.
The victim, a man in his 20s, died at the scene while another man was injured, although his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The three arrested remained in custody on Tuesday morning following the incident near Bloxwich.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "At this stage, we believe this to have been a targeted attack."
"We understand how distressing and alarming incidents of this nature are so there will be an increase in police presence around the area over the next few days.
"Officers will be offering reassurance, so please talk to them if you have any concerns."
Officers have Section 60 powers - which allows them to stop and search people without the need to have reasonable grounds - in use until 2pm today.
"As always, our main focus is on keeping everyone safe," the spokesperson added.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, two paramedic officers a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene with the first resource arriving in seven minutes.
"On arrival, crews found a man in a critical condition and immediately began administering advanced life support but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene," they said.
Forensics officers attended and a forensics tent was established near a vehicle inside the police cordon. It remained in place on Tuesday morning.
A discarded scooter and helmet were also seen lying on the pavement.
Residents nearby reacted with shock and dismay.
Rich Yeoman, who lives in the area, said: "The police need to do something, someone needs to do something.
"It's getting bloody stupid - it's like a ghetto, it's worse. It's horrible."
Rachel Harris, of Leamore, said: "It's so bad here now. It's all the time, shootings, stabbings, people dying all the time.
"It's too much, it's all the bloody time."
David Warren, who lives nearby, said: "It's terrible out here - it's always the same, the police can't do anything.
"What are you supposed to do? It's all crime, it's ridiculous."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 and quote log 3637 of 8 July.
