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Clapham Tragedy: One Dead, One Injured in Double Shooting
9 Sep
Summary
- Police called to shooting on New Park Road, Clapham
- 27-year-old man died of his wounds in hospital
- 20-year-old victim's injuries not life-threatening
On the evening of Monday, September 8th, 2025, police were called to reports of a shooting on New Park Road in Clapham, south London. Emergency services arrived at the scene and found two men, aged 20 and 27, who had been shot. Both victims were rushed to a major trauma center as a priority.
Tragically, the 27-year-old man succumbed to his injuries in the early hours of Tuesday, September 9th. His family has been notified and is being supported by specialist officers. The younger 20-year-old victim remains in the hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, stated that her team is working quickly to establish the full circumstances that led to this "man's tragic death." She urged anyone in the area with relevant doorbell or camera footage to come forward and share it with the police. Increased patrols have been deployed in the local area as the investigation continues.
