One individual is in critical condition at a hospital, and three others sustained injuries during a shooting incident in Brixton.
Responding swiftly, armed police and emergency services arrived at the Southwyck House estate shortly after 1:14 am to provide immediate assistance to the victims. Four individuals were wounded by gunshots and received medical treatment before being transported to the hospital. Among them, a 25-year-old man is currently in a life-threatening state.
Additional individuals, aged 21, 47, and 70, were also taken to the hospital with injuries deemed non-life-threatening or permanent.
Following the incident, law enforcement officers conducted investigations in the vicinity, with a significant police presence and cordons set up around the area. No arrests have been made thus far.
According to a resident of the estate, the shooting occurred during a barbecue event on the grassy area, while a nearby shop worker described offering refuge to individuals seeking safety after the gunfire.
Authorities are actively investigating the case, aiming to swiftly identify and apprehend the perpetrators. They urge anyone with relevant information to come forward to aid the inquiry.
Residents can anticipate heightened police presence in the region in the coming days for added security and support. Individuals with information or footage related to the incident are encouraged to contact the police or provide details anonymously through Crimestoppers.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident, reporting that officers swiftly responded to a firearm discharge on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton early on May 2. Four gunshot victims were attended to and transferred to medical facilities for treatment.
The London Ambulance Service confirmed treating the injured individuals on-site, with two of them being taken to a major trauma center and the other two to a local hospital.
