Four Injured in Brixton Drive-By; Police Probe Underway
Four Injured in Brixton Drive-By; Police Probe Underway
Four people were shot from a vehicle in Brixton, London, with one in a life-threatening condition as investigators search the Southwyck House area.
Police were called to Coldharbour Lane in Brixton at 1:14am on Saturday after reports of a drive-by shooting. Four people were taken to hospital with gunshot wounds, including a 25-year-old man who remains in a life-threatening condition. Officers continued on the scene throughout Saturday, gathering evidence and talking to witnesses.\n\nSeveral police units could be seen sweeping an area of grass outside the Southwyck House estate as they searched for shell casings and any clues about what happened.\n\nInvestigation teams have not disclosed a motive, and no arrests have been announced. The Metropolitan Police appealed for anyone with video footage or information to come forward as officers work to establish the sequence of events.\n\nLocal residents described a quiet morning shattered by gunfire and urged continued patrols and measures to improve street safety. The incident marks another worrying flare-up of gun crime in the capital, prompting questions about prevention and community support.
