Four shot in Brixton - one fighting for his life
A 70-year old is also among those being treated in hospital
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Four people have been taken to hospital with gunshot wounds after shots were fired from a vehicle in south London.
Police were called at 1.14am on Saturday after reports of a firearm discharge on Coldharbour Lane, Brixton.
Four people were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds, including a 25-year-old man who remains in a life-threatening condition, the Metropolitan Police said.
Three others – aged 21, 47 and 70 – were also taken to hospital with injuries assessed as not life threatening or life changing.
No arrests have been made at this time but detectives are investigating to identify those responsible, the force said.
The Met added that officers, including specialist crime officers, were on scene within four minutes of the call and provided emergency first aid alongside the London Ambulance Service.
Happened while a barbecue was going on
Several police officers could be seen searching an area of grass outside the Southwyck House estate, on Coldharbour Lane, on Saturday evening.
An estate resident said he believed the incident took place during a barbecue party on the patch of green, while a shop worker told of providing shelter to people in the wake of gunshots.
Moh John, 45, who works at supermarket Payless Food & Wine outside Southwyck House estate, told the Press Association: “I was putting something there and I heard the noises.
“It was busy, there was a party. I saw the people run away.
“But then I saw the people, some people try to come in the shop and I locked the door.”
He said those rushing inside the supermarket were “scared”, adding he kept the front door locked for “some time” before he re-opened it.”
Robert, 40, who did not want to give his surname, said he did not see the incident as he was inside all night but told PA: “I think it happened at the barbecue. It was packed.
“I usually feel safe around here, people know each other and get on. There’s been a few stabbings, and one day one gun was caught, but I don’t think anyone’s ever been shot like this.”
**_“This was an act of indiscriminate violence"_**
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand how concerning this incident will be for the local community and want to reassure residents that officers are working at pace to identify those responsible.
“This was an act of indiscriminate violence, and we will work relentlessly to bring the suspects to justice.
“It is vital that anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information that could assist the investigation, comes forward.
“Local residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days.
“If you have any concerns, please speak to officers.”
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 1.13am on May 2 to reports of an incident near Coldharbour Lane, SW9.
“We sent ambulance crews, incident response officers and paramedics from our joint response unit to the scene.
“We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance.
“We treated four patients at the scene.
“We took two of them to a major trauma centre and the other two patients to a local hospital.”
Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact the police or Crimestoppers quoting reference CAD 557/2May.