A gunfight that broke out in Birmingham next to a park injured three youths, all of them were 19 years old.
About 6 o’clock on Friday, shots were fired on Hamstead Road close to the Handsworth Park entrance, drawing a sizable police response.
Armed police swarmed the area and blocked off the road near to Welford Primary School.
One of the youngsters had a gunshot wound to his leg, which paramedics attended to before transporting him to a local hospital.
Armed police flooded the scene last night
The other two male victims were also taken to hospital later, with non-life treating injuries. One suffered an injury to his foot and the second to his chest.
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into the horror incident, and a cordon is still in place today.
An 18-year-old man arrested nearby last night on suspicion of possessing a knife, remains in police custody.
Detective inspector Matt Underwood said: ‘We understand incidents of this nature are shocking and we are thoroughly investigating all lines of enquiry.
‘We have already spoken with a number of people who were at the scene but we would also urge anyone who can help further with our enquiries to get in touch.’
Investigators have been speaking with witnesses and are reviewing CCTV footage from the area.
Officers from local teams are also carrying out extra patrols to support the community.