Police in South London are urgently searching for a suspect after a man and a woman were shot on a residential street in Bermondsey.
Emergency Response on Oxley Close
Officers from the Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service rushed to Oxley Close at 4.10pm on Sunday, December 21, following reports of gunfire. The quiet street, located near the busy Old Kent Road, was quickly transformed into an active crime scene.
Paramedics treated two victims at the location. A man in his 30s was found with wounds to his shoulder, while a woman, also in her 30s, sustained injuries to her leg.
Victims Taken to Hospital
Both individuals were transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Authorities have confirmed that their injuries have been assessed as non-life-threatening and not life-changing.
Despite the swift emergency response, the perpetrator managed to flee the scene. As of Monday afternoon, December 22, the gunman remains at large. No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and detectives are continuing their enquiries.
Ongoing Police Investigation
A police cordon remains in place on Oxley Close as forensic teams and investigators gather evidence. The Met Police are appealing for witnesses and any information that could lead to the identification and capture of the suspect involved in this serious gun crime incident.
This shooting has caused significant concern in the local Bermondsey community, highlighting ongoing challenges with violent crime in the capital. The investigation is ongoing.
