Tulse Hill Locked Down After 20-Year-Old Shot in Derrick House
Armed officers swarmed Tulse Hill on Friday night after a man in his twenties was shot outside a property in Derrick House. The area remains sealed off as cops hunt for answers.
Gunfire Erupts at Derrick House
Police were called at 9.40pm following reports of a shooting. The victim was found on the first floor of Derrick House, with cordons and armed officers securing the scene both upstairs and downstairs. He was rushed to hospital for urgent treatment.
Emergency Services Respond Rapidly
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:
“We were called at 9.45pm to an incident at Derrick House, Tulse Hill. We sent an ambulance crew, a tactical response unit, a fast response car, and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance. We treated the patient at the scene and transported him to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
Police Appeal for Information
Officers are still awaiting an update on the victim’s condition. Meanwhile, they urge any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. Contact police on 101, quoting reference 6918/16dec, or reach out anonymously to Crimestoppers UK.
