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By Open Chronicle with Agencies
Four people have been hospitalized following a drive-by shooting in Brixton, as police continue to investigate the early morning incident.
According to the Metropolitan Police, multiple shots were fired from a vehicle along Coldharbour Lane at around 1:15 a.m. local time. Officers responded within minutes after receiving reports of gunfire in the area.
Horrific shooting in Brixton 💔 4 people in hospital, a 25 year old with life threatening injuries.
The people of London deserve better than this.
The people of Britain deserve better than this.
This cannot go on. pic.twitter.com/QAZNGbm12f
— Kosher (@koshercockney) May 2, 2026
A 25-year-old man remains in life-threatening condition, while three other victims, aged 21, 47, and 70, sustained injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
Emergency services transported all four individuals to nearby hospitals for treatment. Authorities have not yet disclosed further details about the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
No arrests have been made so far, and police have continued their investigation throughout the day, including conducting searches near Southwyk House in Brixton.
The incident has raised concerns among residents, as law enforcement works to determine the motive and identify those responsible.