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Brixton Shooting: One Critical, Three Injured
2 May
Summary
- Four people hospitalized following early Saturday morning shooting.
- A 25-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries.
- Police are urgently seeking information from witnesses.
In the early hours of Saturday, a drive-by shooting occurred on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, leaving four individuals injured. A 25-year-old man is in critical condition with life-threatening injuries, while three others, aged 21, 47, and 70, received treatment for less severe injuries.
Metropolitan police responded swiftly to the incident, arriving within minutes of receiving reports of a firearm discharge. Emergency services provided immediate medical attention. Detectives are currently pursuing leads to apprehend the perpetrators, describing the event as an "act of indiscriminate violence."
Authorities are urging the public to share any information or visual evidence that could aid the investigation. An increased police presence is expected in the Brixton area in the coming days to reassure residents and gather further intelligence.
