Woman rushed to hospital after being shot at home as cops launch urgent hunt for gunman
Cops raced to the scene in Dudley,
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Police are investigating a chilling shooting in the West Midlands
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The shooter is still missing
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Police are appealing to neighbours and friends for information
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A spokesperson
"We were called to reports of a firearms discharge at an address in Priory Road, Dudley, just after midnight today.
"Two shots were fired at an address, and a woman was hit by one of the shots.
"She was taken to
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The road has been closed by police who will be remaining in the area.
Reassurance patrols will also be deployed in a bid to make residents feel at ease.
Now, cops are appealing to anyone with information about the incident.
A spokesperson for the force said: "Anyone who witnessed the incident, or may have dash cam or doorbell footage, is asked to get in touch with us via 101, quoting log 66 of 3 July."
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They added that Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The news comes just days after an
Nearby buildings were quickly evacuated by police as a precaution, while a bomb disposal unit swooped to the scene.
Although the police did not confirm what the package was, the cordon was later lifted - allowing locals to return to work.
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