Woman shot inside property seriously injured
Two shots were fired inside the address on Priory Road, just after midnight on Thursday, West Midlands Police said.
The woman, who was hit by one of the shots, was later taken to hospital, where she remains.
Priory Road has been sealed off while investigators work at the scene, while the force has made an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
"We understand the concern in the community this incident will raise. Officers will remain in the area and be carrying out reassurance patrols," a spokesperson said.
"Our investigators are carrying out enquiries to identify who's involved."
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