The shooting occurred late on Monday, July 15, at approximately 11.12pm The London Ambulance Service alerted the police to reports of an injured boy. Officers, along with ambulance services and London’s Air Ambulance, swiftly responded to the scene where they found the teenager suffering from gunshot wounds.
The boy was immediately treated at the scene before being transported to a nearby hospital. His condition is currently unknown.
Official Statements
A Detective Inspector who is leading the investigation, said: “We are urgently appealing for witnesses who were in the Sumner Road area last night. Any piece of information, no matter how small, could be crucial in helping us identify the perpetrator and understand the circumstances leading up to this horrific attack.”
We are also asking anyone with dashcam footage or video recordings from mobile phones that may have captured the incident or the moments leading up to it to come forward. Your cooperation could make a significant difference in our investigation,” she added.
Community Response
Local residents have expressed their shock and concern over the incident, which has brought renewed attention to the issue of gun violence in the area. It’s terrifying to think something like this can happen so close to home,” said one resident who wished to remain anonymous. Our thoughts are with the boy and his family.”
Increased Police Presence
In response to the shooting, the Metropolitan Police have increased patrols in the Southwark area to provide reassurance to the community and deter further incidents. We want to assure the public that we are doing everything in our power to ensure the safety of our residents,” said a police spokesperson.
Call for Information
Detectives are urging anyone with information about the shooting to contact the Metropolitan Police by calling 101 and quoting reference number CAD 8562/15Jul. For those who wish to remain anonymous, information can be provided to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
