Three men charged after woman shot in Dudley

A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but has since been released

Author: Julie CastonPublished 18th Jul 2025

Three men have been charged after a woman was shot at an address in Dudley.

Kile Straker, aged 35 from Wolverhampton, Ethan Colbourne, aged 22 from Tipton and Kieron Atkins, aged 26 from West Bromwich have been charged with attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and theft of a motor vehicle.

They have all been remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today.

It follows a firearms discharge at an address in Priory Road, Dudley on 3rd July.

A woman was hit by one of the shots and was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but has since been released.

West Midlands Police said:

"We would like to thank the public for coming forward with information about the incident and encourage anyone who hasn’t yet got in touch to do so.

"You can do this by calling 101 quoting log 66 of 3 July or by visiting our Major Incident Public Portal here - https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ25C13-PO1

"Alternatively, you can report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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