Detectives investigating a shooting in Southwark have confirmed that the victim has tragically died despite the best efforts of medical staff.
Police were alerted by the London Ambulance Service (LAS) at 4.54pm on Wednesday, 10 July, to reports of an injured man at East Surrey Grove, SE15. Officers, LAS, and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene where they found a 20-year-old man who had been shot multiple times.
The victim was transported to the hospital in critical condition but succumbed to his injuries the following evening. His family has been notified and is receiving support from specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination will be conducted in due course.
At this early stage, no arrests have been made, and crime scenes remain in place as investigations continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from the Specialist Crime Command commented, “We have just been informed of this tragic development, and our thoughts are with his family. I want to repeat just how vital it is for anyone who saw anything suspicious, or perhaps witnessed the shooting or has footage, to please get in touch and share it with us. In the coming days, local residents will notice additional police patrols in the area to provide reassurance. Please do approach officers and speak to them if you need to.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander in Southwark and Lambeth, added, “This is a tragic and needless loss of life. My thoughts are with the man’s family as they come to terms with this awful news. We will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.”
Anyone with information or footage is urged to call 101 or post on social media @MetCC quoting CAD 6886/10Jul. To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
