An eight-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man were seriously injured in a car shooting incident in Southern Row, Ladbroke Grove. The gunman opened fire on the vehicle, which also had a woman and a two-year-old baby inside, who fortunately were unharmed. The police arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with screams and panic filling the air. Police have cordoned off the area as they investigate the shooting. Superintendent Owen Renowden provided an update on the victims, stating that the little girl is in surgery but in stable condition, while the man sustained potentially life-changing injuries.
The community and local leaders have condemned the violence, with Labour MP Joe Powell expressing that such senseless acts have no place on the streets. The police are urging anyone with information about the shooting to come forward to help with the investigation.
It is essential for the community to stand together in the face of such incidents, offering support to the victims and assisting law enforcement in ensuring that justice is served. The safety and well-being of all residents must be a top priority, and cooperation with authorities is crucial in addressing and preventing such acts of violence in the future.
