Teen Shot in South West London – Police Hunt Witnesses
Detectives are scrambling for witnesses after a 16-year-old was shot in broad daylight on a busy London street. The terrifying incident unfolded just after midnight on Sunday, 2 September, at the junction of York Road and Usk Road in SW18.
16-Year-Old Hospitalised After Shooting
Police rushed to the scene at 12.45am and found the teenager with a gunshot wound. He was swiftly taken to a London hospital where his condition is reported as stable and not life-threatening. Thankfully, no arrests have been made so far.
Motive Still a Mystery, Police Say
At this early stage, officers have no solid leads on why the shooting happened. Detective Inspector Ed Facer from Trident and Area Command appealed for public help:
“This incident took place on a busy road and I am confident that someone saw something. I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw the incident or who has dashcam or personal footage of the moments before, during or following the shooting.”
How You Can Help the Investigation
- If you witnessed the shooting or have any footage, contact Trident on 101 quoting CAD354/02SEPT/18.
- You can also tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
