Four hospitalised after Brixton drive-by shooting with police still searching for suspect

3 May 2026 • 12:11 AM MYT
The Independent
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Four hospitalised after Brixton drive-by shooting with police still searching for suspect

  • A drive-by shooting in Brixton, south London, has left one man fighting for his life and three others hospitalised.
  • Metropolitan Police were called to Coldharbour Lane after 1am on Saturday following reports of a firearm discharge.
  • A 25-year-old man sustained life-threatening injuries, while three other victims, aged 21, 47, and 70, have injuries not considered life-threatening or life-changing.
  • Emergency services, including specialist crime officers, provided immediate first aid at the scene.
  • Detectives are working to identify those responsible, with no arrests made at this time.

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