Police are hunting a gunman after a man was shot dead and another left fighting for his life following a horror early morning attack.

Emergency services were called after the two men were blasted while they were sat in a vehicle just after 3.10am this morning (Fri).

One man, aged in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene on Leicester Street in the Whitmore Reans area of Wolverhampton.

The second victim, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital with injuries which are believed to be life threatening.

West Midlands Police has now launched a murder investigation and urged any witnesses to contact the force.

A police spokesperson said: "Our investigation is at an early stage, and we're asking people to avoid the area as a number of scenes are being held and some local roads are still closed."

"Officers will remain in the area throughout the day as enquiries continue."

"If you saw or heard anything, or have any footage which could help our investigation, call us on 101 quoting log 358 of 19 September."

West Midlands Ambulance Service sent two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a Hazardous Area Response Team, a trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic, and the Midlands Air Ambulance critical care car from Cosford to the scene.

A service spokeswoman said: "On arrival crews found a man in a critical condition who was receiving basic life support from the police."

"Crews immediately began administering advanced life support."

"Sadly, despite efforts, nothing could be done to save him, and he was confirmed deceased at the scene."

"A second man was also found in a life-threatening condition and crews immediately began administered advanced trauma care before conveying him to hospital under emergency driving conditions."