Man fights for life after being shot in broad daylight metres from Damilola Taylor Centre
Scene is close Damilola Taylor Centre set up after the high-profile knife murder of a Nigerian 10-year-old schoolboy in November 2000
A man is fighting for his life after being shot in broad daylight near a youth centre set up to deter teenagers from violence.
Detectives investigating the shooting in Southwark are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.
Police were called by London Ambulance Service at 4.54pm on Wednesday, July 10 to reports of an injured man at East Surrey Grove, Peckham.
It is close to the Damilola Taylor Centre, which was set up after the high-profile knife murder of a Nigerian 10-year-old schoolboy in November 2000, to deter youths from crime.
Man was shot yesterday in Peckham a stone throw away from Damiolla Taylor centre pic.twitter.com/gCs8lnyyRA
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At the scene, a 20-year-old man had been shot a number of times.
He was taken to hospital where his condition is critical. His family has been notified.
At this early stage, there have been no arrests and crime scenes remain in place.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are investigating, led by Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila - who said: “We are in the early stages of our investigation and are piecing together a timeline of events leading up to, and following the shots being fired.
Shooting at London Peckham yesterday near Damilola Taylor’s community centre, boy shot 5 times and in critical condition ?????? pic.twitter.com/K82jkQhTH3
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“If you saw anything suspicious, or perhaps witnessed the shooting or have footage, please do get in touch and share it with us.
“In the coming days local residents will notice additional police patrols in the area to provide reassurance. Please do approach officers and speak to them if you need to.”
Anyone who has information or footage can call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting CAD 6886/10Jul.
To remain 100 percent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.