Woman gunned down and a couple of others attacked in ‘really surprising’ incident as homicide cops swoop
A woman believed to be in her 40s was gunned down in Harlesden, north-west London, last night as the Metropolitan police have urged people to come forward with information
A woman in her 40s was shot dead in the London borough of Brent late last night. Police are now launching a murder investigation after the “truly shocking” incident.
The Metropolitan Police and the London Ambulance Service were called to Gifford Road, in Harlesden, north-west London at around 9.15pm last night (December 14) following reports of a shooting. A woman believed to be in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene after law enforcement found suffering serious injuries.
Two other men aged in their 30s suffered injuries, with one of them remaining in hospital in a critical condition, according to the Met. Police said the other man’s wounds are not life-threatening.
“This is a truly shocking incident that has left a woman dead and two others injured, and I understand the concern this will cause the local community and those across London,” said Superintendent Tony Josephs, from the North West Command Unit which covers Brent.
Josephs added: “I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night and identify whoever was responsible for this heinous act of violence.
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“If you were in or around Gifford Close at the time of the shooting, or have any information about who was responsible, please get in contact with us. A family has been left devastated and we need to work together to provide them with answers.”
Police urged anyone with information to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7137/14Dec. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
