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Police investigate ‘shooting’ near Wolverhampton city centre after three women were sent to hospital

An investigation has been launched after three people were injured in Wolverhampton yesterday (Friday, September) amid reports shots were fired from a car.

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West Midlands Police said they have received reports of shots being fired from a car on Frederick Street near KK’s Street Mill in Wolverhampton at around 11pm.

Officers said three women were taken to hospital following the incident - with two women since being discharged. A third woman remains in hospital in a stable condition.

They have increased patrols in the area.

WOLVERHAMPTON COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM STURGESS 26/09/24..GV Fredrick street, Wolverhampton where a shooting took place on Friday night..

A spokesperson for WMP said: “We are carrying out a CCTV trawl- and other enquiries - to identify those involved.

“We're working to establish why this happened and we'd ask anyone with information to speak to us. Such violence is unacceptable and won't be tolerated.

“We will have an increased presence in the area to reassure the local community.”

WOLVERHAMPTON COPYRIGHT NATIONAL WORLD TIM STURGESS 26/09/24..GV Fredrick street, Wolverhampton where a shooting took place on Friday night..

You can contact police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by calling 101, and quote log 5427 of 27 September.

Alternatively, ring independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Tell them what you know, not who you are.

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