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Woman shot through window seriously injured

Shannen Headley
BBC News, West Midlands
Alamy Five police officers in black uniforms and baseball style caps carry out a forensic examination. They are looking at two bullet holes in the window of a house Alamy
Priory Road has been sealed off during the investigation

A woman suffered serious injuries when she was shot inside a property in Dudley, police have revealed.

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 for investigations at the scene, while the force has made an appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Alamy Seven police officers in black uniforms and baseball-style caps closely inspect a lawn at the scene of a shooting. They seem to be searching it for evidence. One of the officers is behind the others holding a clipboardAlamy
West Midlands Police said it understood the concern in the community

"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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