Chaos gripped Crystal Palace’s Hamlet Road last night after a shooting forced police to shut down the street for hours. Officers scrambled to piece together the incident that left a man seriously injured.
Shooting Sparks Major Police Operation
- Hamlet Road was sealed off in both directions throughout January 27.
- Police scoured the scene, rifling through bins and hunting for clues.
- A loose vehicle registration plate was found nearby, hinting at getaway plans.
The Brutal Attack Unfolded
According to the Metropolitan Police, three men armed with a firearm assaulted a man in his 20s at a flat on Hamlet Road. Moments later, another man, also in his 20s, entered the property and was shot.
The attackers then fled swiftly in a car, leaving chaos behind.
Victim Left with Life-Changing Injuries
- The injured man sustained serious, life-altering wounds.
- Forensic teams combed the area throughout the morning, collecting evidence.
- Police maintained a tight cordon as investigations pressed on.
Road Reopens, But Questions Remain
- Hamlet Road has since reopened after hours of closure.
- Police have yet to release further details on the suspects or motive.
- Our live updates will keep you posted as this story develops.
Emergency Response
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 10.19pm last night (26 January) to reports of a shooting in Hamlet Road, SE19. We sent ambulance crews, paramedics in fast response cars, an advanced paramedic, and an incident response officer to the scene. A trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance was also dispatched. The first paramedic arrived within around five minutes. We treated one patient at the scene and took him to a major trauma centre.”
