Shots Fired Twice in South East London: Teenage Boy Hurt by Flying Glass
Gunshots in Brockley Rise
Police were scrambled to Brockley Rise, SE23, at 9.52pm on Monday, 12 December following reports of gunfire. Witnesses spotted a group of males arguing, with one firing shots into the air.
Officers rushed to the scene but the suspects had already fled. No one was reported injured from this first incident. Several shell casings were recovered from the area.
Teen Injured in Dursley Road Shootout
Just over an hour later, at 11.15pm, police were called again—this time to Dursley Road, SE3—where shots were fired through a window.
A teenage boy was wounded by glass shards in the attack. He was taken to hospital with injuries described as not life-threatening. No other injuries were reported.
Police Investigate Possible Link
There have been no arrests so far. Officers are probing whether the two gunfire incidents are connected.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 6627 or 7068 from 12 December.