A major police investigation is underway after a broad daylight shooting in Upton Lane, Forest Gate left one man with a gunshot wound and two others with head injuries. The incident, which unfolded just before 2.40pm on Tuesday afternoon, sparked a swift response from the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and London’s Air Ambulance.
Two suspects have been arrested, one of whom remains in hospital with minor injuries, and a firearm has been recovered from the scene. Officers have imposed a police cordon around the residential area while forensic teams continue their investigation.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed:
“Officers were called to reports of gunshots in Upton Lane, E7. One male was treated for a gunshot wound and taken to hospital, where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Two others sustained head injuries and were also hospitalised.”
Swift Arrests and Community Reassurance
Chief Inspector Daryl Jones of the North East Command commented on the operation:
“We are aware that this shooting on a residential street this afternoon would have had an enormous impact on the local community. We are pleased we’ve been able to make two arrests and recover a firearm within hours of the incident.
“Any residents with concerns, please speak to officers at the scene or contact your local neighbourhood policing team.”
Ambulance Service Confirms Critical Response
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson added:
“We were called at 2.51pm to reports of a shooting. We sent ambulance crews, a paramedic from our tactical response unit, an incident response officer, and London’s Air Ambulance.
“Three patients were treated at the scene. One was taken as a priority to a major trauma centre, and two others were taken to hospital.”
Appeal for Witnesses
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam, doorbell, or CCTV footage from the area to come forward.
Call 101 quoting reference 4319/29Apr, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
