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Police Hunt Gunman After Doorstep Shooting in Sparkbrook

Investigators seek witnesses to trace a black vehicle linked to the attack.

Overview

  • The victim, a man in his 30s, was shot on a Montgomery Street doorstep on Thursday and taken to hospital with chest and shoulder wounds that police say are not life-threatening.
  • Detectives are trying to trace a black vehicle used to reach the address, then to flee.
  • The force’s Major Crime Unit is reviewing CCTV, speaking to witnesses, and putting extra officers on local patrols.
  • A cordon remained at Montgomery Street and Dolobran Road, where C. Kay’s Diner had holes and shattered glass in its front door.
  • Officials gave different times for the incident, with police citing about 7.20pm and ambulance logs showing a 7.39pm call.