Police were called to Vernon Road in Handsworth Wood, at around 02:00 BST
A man was left in a critical condition after being shot in a "targeted attack" in Birmingham.
Police were called to Vernon Road in Handsworth Wood, at around 02:00 BST.
A 27-year-old man was treated by the ambulance service for serious injuries and was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable, a statement said.
Det Insp Richard Marsh said an attempted murder investigation had been launched.
"We continue to make enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the shooting. We believe this was a targeted attack and are open-minded regarding motive," he said.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the Vernon Road area and who may have seen anything suspicious to call me or one of my team."
West Midlands Ambulance said a man was treated at the scene for an abdominal injury before being taken to hospital.
