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Police probe double shooting in Birmingham
POLICE were today quizzing two men on suspicion of attempted murder after a double shooting in Birmingham over the weekend.
The victims, aged 24 and 28, were found with gun shot wounds inside a property in Trinity Road, Aston, and were taken to hospital for treatment.
Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A 33-year-old man also received medical treatment after the incident but has since been released from hospital. It is not believed he suffered a gun shot wound.
Two further men, aged 33 and 36, were today being questioned by police as officers continued to examine the scene of the shooting, which happened just before 9pm on Friday.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said it was not believed the incident was gang related.
"Officers were called to Trinity Road, Aston following reports of shots being fired," she said.
"Two men were found inside the property with gunshot wounds.
"They were taken to hospital. Their injuries are not thought to be life threatening."
A shop worker in the nearby Sabzi Bazaar, which is in Woodridge, just off of Trinity Road, said he was stunned about the incident.
The man, who did not wish to be named, said: "The police came around and told us there had been a shooting, but generally the area is fine and when we are in the shop there is no trouble.
"It's shocking that it happened around here."
Forensic experts were last night still searching the house and garden where the gun drama unfolded as they searched for evidence.
Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police on 0845 113 5000.
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