Increased patrols as Walsall shooting investigation continues
A man was shot in Darlaston on Friday morning
Police patrols were stepped up, and additional stop and search powers in force in Walsall overnight, after a man was shot.
The man, in his 40s, was found seriously injured on Charles Foster Street in Darlaston around 9am yesterday (11 October).
He was taken to hospital with gunshot injuries and remains in a stable condition.
West Midlands Police have appealed for witnesses or people with information including mobile or dashcam footage to contact them.
Chief Inspector Sam Jones, of Walsall Police, said: “We’re working hard to understand what has happened and why, and are taking swift action to prevent any further incidents.
“We don’t use section 60 powers lightly, but we will use all our powers to ensure the safety of people in the area.
"We understand incidents of this nature will cause concern in the community and we will have extra officers on the streets today and over the coming days to offer reassurance."