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Man shot dead in Wolverhampton 'victim of targeted attack' Man shot dead in Wolverhampton 'victim of targeted attack'
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Officers were called to Eastfield Grove in Wolverhampton on Tuesday afternoonOfficers were called to Eastfield Grove in Wolverhampton on Tuesday afternoon
A man shot dead in Wolverhampton is believed to have been the victim of a targeted attack, police say.A man shot dead in Wolverhampton is believed to have been the victim of a targeted attack, police say.
Officers were called to Eastfield Grove at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday.Officers were called to Eastfield Grove at about 15:20 GMT on Tuesday.
The victim, a man in his 20s, died at the scene.The victim, a man in his 20s, died at the scene.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police urged people with mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage from around the time of the shooting to get in touch with them. A West Midlands Police spokesperson urged people with mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage from around the time of the shooting to contact them.
Officers have also set up a dedicated online portal where people can send in any information or video or images. Pat McFadden, MP for Wolverhampton South East, said he was "shocked" to hear of the shooting in his constituency and urged people to help police "in any way they can" to assist the investigation.
Extra high-visibility patrols are also being carried out in the area by the force. "The community has to be reassured, because they are in a state of shock after such a violent murder in our local streets," he said.
The MP for Wolverhampton South East, Pat McFadden, said he was "shocked" to hear of the shooting in his constituency and that police had to be helped "in any way they can" to investigate what happened. Police have also set up a dedicated online portal, on which people can send in any information or video or images.
"The community has to be reassured because they are in a state of shock after such a violent murder in our local streets," he said. And extra high-visibility patrols are being carried out in the area by the force.
Pat McFadden MP said he was "shocked" to hear of the shooting in his constituencyPat McFadden MP said he was "shocked" to hear of the shooting in his constituency
Paramedics were also called to the scene on Tuesday, West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed.Paramedics were also called to the scene on Tuesday, West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed.
"On arrival, crews found a man receiving bystander CPR," a spokesperson added. "On arrival, crews found a man receiving CPR," a spokesperson said.
"Medics immediately administered advanced trauma care but sadly, despite everyone's best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene.""Medics immediately administered advanced trauma care but sadly, despite everyone's best efforts, he could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene."
Nearby Eastfield Primary School was put into lockdown as a precaution following the shooting, as it happened at the end of the school day as pupils were preparing to go home, the city council confirmed.Nearby Eastfield Primary School was put into lockdown as a precaution following the shooting, as it happened at the end of the school day as pupils were preparing to go home, the city council confirmed.
A spokesperson said the lockdown stayed in place for 40 minutes to "ensure the safety of pupils and staff".A spokesperson said the lockdown stayed in place for 40 minutes to "ensure the safety of pupils and staff".
Police advised people to avoid the area on Wednesday as road closures remained in placePolice advised people to avoid the area on Wednesday as road closures remained in place
In a statement, Safer Wolverhampton Partnership said: "This shocking incident is one that is not reflective of our city, and our thoughts are with the victim's family and friends at this time.
"The Safer Wolverhampton Partnership is committed to tackling crime in all its forms, and to making our streets safer.
"Police officers are carrying out high-visibility patrols in the area to reassure and support the local community."
They also urged anyone with information to contact police in confidence as soon as possible.
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