COPS have launched an urgent probe after three women were caught in crossfire following “shots being fired from a car”.
Emergency services raced the victims to hospital after horror unfolded on Frederick Street, in Wolverhampton, at around 11pm yesterday.
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West Midlands Police confirmed one woman still remains in hospital.
She is in a stable condition, while the other two victims have since been discharged.
Officers are now trawling through hours of CCTV amid their manhunt.
They have launched an urgent appeal for any information regarding the suspected shooter.
A spokesperson for the force said: “An investigation has been launched after three people were injured in Wolverhampton yesterday (27 Sept).
“We received reports of shots being fired from a car on Frederick Street at around 11pm.
“Three women were taken to hospital. Two women have since been discharged. A third woman remains in hospital in a stable condition.
“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.
“You can contact us via Live Chat on our 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.”
