Among the places they visited was Winson Green , an inner-city area where three young Asian men were killed by a hit-and-run driver amid the disturbances . NEW : Prince William and Catherine visited Birmingham to meet people affected by the riots . Police say 11 shots were fired at officers and a force helicopter . Comment: The violence came amid widespread disturbances in English cities this month .
NEW : Prince William and Catherine visited Birmingham to meet people affected by the riots . Police say 11 shots were fired at officers and a force helicopter . Comment: The violence came amid widespread disturbances in English cities this month .