A road has been sealed off following a shooting in Smethwick, which left two seriously injured.
Armed police were called to Poplar Road in Bearwood following the incident on Wednesday, March 31.
Two men - aged 19 and 20 - were treated by medics at the scene before being taken to hospital.
West Midlands Ambulance Service described their injuries as serious and said a doctor travelled with both patients to continue treatment en route.
Police blocked the road off just before 10pm and at least seven police patrol cars with flashing lights were filmed at the scene - as can be seen in the video above.
A witness told BlackCountryLive they saw two ambulances leave the scene, adding: "One of the ambulances was with a police escort - an unmarked and a marked police car."
West Midlands Police said a 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in police custody.
This is a breaking news story and we will bring you more information as we get it.
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What to do if you have information
Anyone with information can contact the force via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime.
People are asked to quote log number 4570 of March 31.
West Midlands Police statement
Police have confirmed an investigation is under way as detectives appealed to anyone with information to get in touch.
Detective Inspector Jackie Nicholson from force CID, said: “We’re doing all we can to understand the circumstances, find those responsible and take robust action against those who think it’s acceptable to carry weapons on our streets.
“I would urge anyone with information, or if anyone was in the area has dash-cam footage, to please get in touch as soon as possible."
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Arrest following double shooting
A man was arrested following a double shooting in Smethwick.
Two men, aged 19 and 20, were taken to hospital with serious injuries following the incident in Poplar Road at around 10pm on Wednesday, March 31.
Police say they are both in a stable condition.
A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remains in police custody.
Full ambulance service statement
A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a gunshot incident on Poplar Road at 10pm.
"Two ambulances, two paramedic officer, a MERIT doctor and a BASICS doctor attended the scene.
"On arrival we discovered two male patients. Both of whom received treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital in a serious condition.
"Both patients had a doctor travel with them to help continue treatment enroute to hospital."
Two men seriously injured in 'gunshot incident'
West Midlands Ambulance Service said medics responded to reports of a 'gunshot incident'.
Two men received treatment at the scene before being taken to hospital in a serious condition.
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Another picture from the scene
This photograph from the scene show medics were in attendance alongside police.
Awaiting comment from emergency services
It is currently unclear what happened to prompt the huge emergency service response.
BlackCountryLive has approached both West Midlands Police and West Midlands Ambulance Service for comment.
Photograph from the scene
An image from the scene showed multiple police patrol cars in Bearwood Road last night.
Witness claims ambulance had 'police escort'
A witness spoke to BlackCountryLive last night to say police were collecting evidence at the scene.
They added: "Two ambulances left earlier. One of the ambulances was with a police escort - an unmarked and a marked police car."
