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A 22-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a shooting in Ladbroke Grove, west London, left an eight-year-old girl and a 34-year-old man seriously injured. The incident occurred on Southern Row just after 5:30 pm on Sunday and involved several people in a vehicle, including a two-year-old child.
Victims and Injuries
The eight-year-old girl is in a serious but stable condition following surgery, while the man, believed to be her father, is also in a serious but stable condition with potentially life-changing injuries. A 32-year-old woman, also in the vehicle, was taken to hospital as a precaution but was unharmed. The two-year-old child was not injured.
Sky News reports that the victims are part of the same family. Witnesses described hearing four or five gunshots and scenes of distress, with one woman reportedly screaming, “My baby, my baby’s been shot.” A neighbour attempted to assist by covering the injured with a duvet.
Community Concerns
Residents expressed shock and frustration at the violence. Muraad Haab, a local resident, said he had witnessed three previous shootings in the area, including an incident where his window was shot. Another resident, Lloyd Markham, remarked, “It seems like a really safe place to live, but now you start to hear about all these stabbings and shootings. It’s very sad.”
Political Response
Local MP Joe Powell condemned the violence, saying on social media, “These senseless acts of violence have no place on our streets. Residents are rightly concerned for their safety… We must work together to prevent these horrific crimes and hold those responsible to account.”
Police and Ambulance Statements
The Metropolitan Police are appealing for witnesses and additional information as they continue their investigation. The London Ambulance Service confirmed their crews arrived on the scene within six minutes to provide emergency care.
This incident highlights growing concerns about gun violence in London, with many residents and officials calling for more robust measures to ensure community safety.
Attached is a news article regarding the shooting in west London on a 8 year old girl
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/shooting-west-london-metropolitan-police-b2653103.html
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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