Clapham shooting: Gunman at large after shots fired from moped in police pursuit
A gunman is at large after three people were injured in a shooting in Clapham.
Officers were chasing a moped at 4.55pm on Friday after it failed to stop when a weapon, believed to be a shotgun, was fired from the bike near Clapham Common South Side.
Two people sustained shotgun pellet injuries and a third was hit by the moped. Two suspects fled the scene.
A firearm was recovered at the scene.
A crime scene is in place and urgent enquiries are ongoing to trace the two suspects. There have been no arrests at this stage.
One eyewitness said she saw “two guys” fall off a motorbike near the tube station and Sainsburys after being chased.
shooting in clapham i saw it all firsthand. two guys on motorbike fell off on corner between tube station n sainsburys after chase from police officers. tjey ran down towards brixton and pulled out a shotgun and shot a girl crossing the. street in the leg. they're still at large pic.twitter.com/Liulu2zJ7n
— siany (@siancole8) March 1, 2024
She said: “They ran down towards brixton and pulled out a shotgun and shot a girl crossing the. street in the leg.”
A moped could be seen left on the pavement on Clapham Common South Side.
Forensics were working in and around The Belle Vue pub.
A local barber said he was left “shocked” after hearing shooting close to his shop near Clapham Common.
The man, who gave his name as Kaka, 34, who works in Chop Barbers, told PA: “I was in the shop just before 5 and I heard a gunshot up the road.
“We were all shocked because it was so close, the police were everywhere afterwards.”
Several roads in the area have been cordoned off.
London Ambulance Service said it had taken two people to a London major trauma centre and one to hospital.
A Met spokesman said: “While we await formal assessments, at this stage we don't believe any of those injured to be in a life-threatening condition.
“A crime scene is in place and urgent enquiries to trace the moped are ongoing. There have been no arrests at this stage.
“Firearms officers are searching the area.”
Anyone who saw the moped, or captured the incident on dash cam, should call 101 ref CAD 5008/1 Mar.