A man has been arrested in Kings Norton after police received reports of a man with a gun.
Armed officers attended the incident at a shop in Parsons Hill, which was closed as officers searched for the suspect.
The man was located at a nearby address and arrested.
Enquiries are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111