A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a violent incident in Walsall left four people injured, West Midlands Police have confirmed.
In a follow-up on Friday, police disclosed that one man had been discharged from the hospital and subsequently arrested, while three others remained hospitalized but were not in life-threatening conditions. The police also revealed that a 26-year-old man arrested on Thursday on suspicion of wounding has been released on bail.
The incident has prompted West Midlands Police to extend the use of additional stop and search powers across Walsall, effective until 10am on Saturday. The Section 60 powers allow officers to stop and search individuals without needing reasonable grounds.
Police cordoned off the area around Reedswood Lane, with forensic teams examining the scene where shots were reportedly fired at a car. Visual evidence included two small silver tents and blue tarpaulin covering a car next to the Reedswood Lane sign.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated, “We are 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.”
The force is continuing its investigation and is actively seeking to identify other individuals involved in the incident.
Residents and witnesses are urged to come forward with any information that could assist in the ongoing investigation.
