For the second time this week, a home in Birmingham has been targeted by gunfire. West Midlands Police reported that the house on Foley Road in the Ward End area was shot at in the early hours of Saturday, July 4, at approximately 2:30am. This follows a similar attack on the same property on Wednesday evening, July 1, at around 7:30pm.
Police Investigation Underway
Officers are actively investigating both incidents, which fortunately resulted in no injuries. Police have established cordons and are conducting door-to-door enquiries while reviewing CCTV footage from the neighborhood. A visible police presence will remain in the area over the coming days.
According to a police statement: "We are investigating after shots were fired at a property in Foley Road, Birmingham, in the early hours of today (Saturday). Thankfully, no one was injured and we are working to identify and trace those involved."
Details of the Attacks
Investigators believe that the shots were fired from a vehicle just before 2:30am on Saturday. The Wednesday evening incident also involved shots fired at the property, with no one hurt. The family residing at the address has been safeguarded following the first incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage from the area to come forward. Detective Inspector Tom Lyons, from West Midlands Police, said: "We know how worrying gun crime is, and we are working around the clock to take guns off the streets of the West Midlands. We urge anyone with information about this incident, or footage from the local area, to contact us via 101 or Live Chat on our website quoting crime 20/310368/26."
Community Reassurance
Local residents have expressed concern following the repeated targeting of the property. Police have assured the community that they are taking the matter seriously and are committed to identifying those responsible. Extra patrols have been deployed to provide reassurance and gather further evidence.
This incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat gun violence in the West Midlands region. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police immediately.
