An eight-year-old child was caught in the crossfire of a shooting in Ladbroke Grove, West London, as a gunman targeted a residential property on Sunday evening.
Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at around 6 PM following reports of gunfire. The area remains heavily cordoned off as detectives and forensic teams collect evidence.
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Incident Overview
The gunman reportedly opened fire on a property, leaving the child injured in the crossfire. Emergency services quickly arrived at the scene, with the London Ambulance Service treating the young victim before he was rushed to hospital. His condition is currently unknown.
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Extensive Police Presence
Residents in the surrounding areas, including Maida Vale and Queen’s Park, reported hearing helicopters overhead for “what felt like an hour” and witnessing multiple police vehicles with sirens passing through the area.
Police have established a large cordon around the crime scene, with officers conducting searches and forensic teams examining bullet casings and damage to the targeted property.
Witness Accounts
One local resident described the scene as “chaotic,” with a heavy police presence and multiple roads closed off. Others expressed concern over the apparent rise in violent crime in the area.
A Police Source has revealed “At approximately 6 PM on Sunday, November 24, to reports of a shooting in Ladbroke Grove. Armed officers responded, and a large police presence remains in place. A child was injured in the incident and is receiving medical treatment. Investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made at this time.”
Public Appeal
Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Residents with CCTV, doorbell footage, or dashcam recordings from the area around the time of the incident are urged to contact police.
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