Young Man Rushed to Hospital After ‘Drive-by Shooting’ in Dagenham
Dagenham, London
– A young man has been rushed to the hospital with serious injuries following a suspected drive-by shooting in Dagenham, east London. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at around 8:45 pm on Ripple Road. According to witnesses, a dark-colored car pulled up alongside a group of people standing on the street and opened fire. One victim, believed to be in his early 20s, was struck in the leg and chest. He was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to an east London hospital in a critical condition. Scotland Yard said in a statement: “Police were called to Ripple Road, Dagenham, at approximately 8.45pm on Sunday, 29 May, following reports of a shooting. Officers attended along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service (LAS). A male, believed to be aged in his early 20s, was found suffering from gunshot injuries.” “The victim was taken to an east London hospital where he remains in a critical but stable condition. An investigation has been launched by detectives from the Specialist Crime Command (Homicide).” A crime scene has been established and forensic officers are carrying out inquiries. No arrests have been made at this stage. Detectives are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward. Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8345 3734. Alternatively, you can call 101 quoting CAD 7320/29May, or tweet @MetCC. The shooting has shocked the local community, with residents expressing their concern and calling for more to be done to address gun violence in the area. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan condemned the violence, saying: “I am deeply concerned by the shooting in Dagenham last night. This was a senseless and cowardly attack on a young man, and I want to assure our communities that we will do everything we can to bring the perpetrators to justice.”
Young Man Rushed to Hospital After ‘Drive-by Shooting’ in Dagenham
A young man was rushed to the hospital with gunshot wounds after a drive-by shooting in Dagenham, East London. The incident occurred on Sunday evening at around 8:30 PM on St. Chad’s Road. Witnesses reported hearing several gunshots and seeing a dark-colored vehicle speeding away. The victim, believed to be in his early 20s, was found lying on the street with multiple gunshot wounds to his leg. He was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital, where he is currently undergoing surgery. The Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the shooting and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Detectives are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door inquiries in an effort to identify the suspects. The incident has caused shock and concern in the local community. Residents have expressed fear and anger over the increasing violence in the area. Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.