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West Midlands murder investigation launched after taxi ambushed and man shot dead
West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation after a shooting in Tividale, Oldbury, in the early hours of this morning (Sunday 20 June).
Officers were called to Dudley Road East at just before 1.30am, where a man was found with serious gunshot wounds after, according to the Express and Star, a cab was ambushed by a gunman.
The victim was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital, but sadly was later pronounced dead.
The police's investigation is in the early stages and they have closed off the area as forensic examinations are carried out.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the force via live chat on their website or call them on 101, quoting crime number 20/1126386/21.
