Investigation underway into drive-by shooting on leafy Solihull road

Investigation underway into drive-by shooting on leafy Solihull road

An investigation is underway after shots were fired at a property along a leafy Solihull Road. Armed police were called after an address was riddled with bullets on Brookvale Road, Olton, shortly before 1am on Saturday (July 13).

No one was injured in the incident. The road was closed while the investigation continued.




Police are appealing for witnesses or drivers with dash cams to contact them. Additional patrols will be carried out in the area.

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A police spokesman said: “We were called to Brookvale Road, Solihull, shortly before 1am on Saturday after reports of two shots being fired at a property. No one was injured.

“We are in the early stages of our investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have dashcam footage to contact us via the live chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log number 138 of 13 July. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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“We understand that incidents of this nature are concerning and we will have additional officers on site today to conduct investigations and provide assurances.”