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01/03/2006
Stewards shot at Kanye West concert
Two stewards have been shot during a concert by US rapper Kaye West at the NEC Arena in Solihull.
West Midlands Police said that they were called to the venue around 10pm last night following the shooting of two male security guards at the front entrance to the arena.
Detective Inspector Ian Grant said that several shots, believed to be from a handgun, were fired following an altercation between the guards and a man who was attempting to get into the concert without a ticket.
Both security guards were taken to hospital. One was treated and later discharged, while the other remained in hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds. His condition was described as "serious" this morning.
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the shooting
In a statement today, West Midlands Police said: "This incident involved individuals who had been ejected from the venue for attempting to try to gain entrance to a pop concert without tickets.
"Firearms were discharged and two stewards were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening."
The scene of the shooting remains cordoned off for forensic examination.
Anyone with any information regarding the shooting is asked to contact Solihull police station on 0845 113 5000.
(KMcA/GB)
West Midlands Police said that they were called to the venue around 10pm last night following the shooting of two male security guards at the front entrance to the arena.
Detective Inspector Ian Grant said that several shots, believed to be from a handgun, were fired following an altercation between the guards and a man who was attempting to get into the concert without a ticket.
Both security guards were taken to hospital. One was treated and later discharged, while the other remained in hospital to be treated for gunshot wounds. His condition was described as "serious" this morning.
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the shooting
In a statement today, West Midlands Police said: "This incident involved individuals who had been ejected from the venue for attempting to try to gain entrance to a pop concert without tickets.
"Firearms were discharged and two stewards were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening."
The scene of the shooting remains cordoned off for forensic examination.
Anyone with any information regarding the shooting is asked to contact Solihull police station on 0845 113 5000.
(KMcA/GB)
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