West Midlands Police Investigate After Gunfire Injures Man in Handsworth
A man is recovering in hospital after being shot in the leg during an early morning incident in Heathfield Road, Handsworth, on Monday, May 27, 2025.
West Midlands Police confirmed they were alerted at around 2:30 AM by ambulance crews after a man in his 20s sustained a gunshot wound to his leg. He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as non-life-threatening.
A second man, who was present at the scene, was not injured.
Police Launch Investigation and Seek Witnesses
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police issued the following statement:
“We are investigating after a man was injured after shots were fired at two men in Heathfield Road, Handsworth in the early hours of today (Monday).
Officers are carrying out extensive investigations to establish who is responsible, with house-to-house enquiries underway and CCTV being retrieved and reviewed.
We know incidents like this can be concerning, and there will be increased police presence in the area as enquiries continue and to offer community reassurance.”
How to Share Information
Police are urging anyone with information, dash cam footage, or CCTV related to the incident to come forward.
- Call 101, quoting crime reference 20/252789/25
- Use Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111
Public Reassurance and Community Safety
Shootings remain rare in Handsworth, but this incident adds to growing concerns about gun violence in Birmingham. Local community leaders are expected to meet with police in the coming days to discuss ongoing safety initiatives.
West Midlands Police have reassured residents that visible patrols will continue in the area to provide reassurance and gather intelligence.
