A drive-by shooting in Brixton, South London, has left four people injured, including a 70-year-old pensioner, with one man in a life-threatening condition. Police were called to Coldharbour Lane just after 1am on Saturday, May 2, following reports of shots fired from a vehicle.
Incident Details
Officers arrived at the scene within four minutes, accompanied by specialist units. They discovered four individuals suffering from gunshot wounds, who were immediately transported to the hospital. A 25-year-old man remains in a critical condition, while three others—aged 21, 47, and 70—are being treated for injuries described as not life-threatening or life-changing.
Police Investigation
No arrests have been made thus far, but authorities state that detectives are working diligently to identify those responsible. Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, leading the investigation, emphasized the indiscriminate nature of the violence and urged the public to come forward with any information.
“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,” Bhangoo said. “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.”
Community Impact
Local residents can expect an increased police presence in the area over the coming days. Authorities encourage anyone with concerns to speak with officers on site. The investigation remains ongoing, with detectives appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage to contact them.
