A crime scene remains in place in Southwark following the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man this week. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 10, at approximately 4:45 PM on East Surrey Grove.
Police and ambulance crews, including an air ambulance, were dispatched to the scene where the young man had been shot multiple times. He was transported to the hospital in critical condition but later succumbed to his injuries. His family has been notified, and a post-mortem examination will be conducted at a later date.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from the Specialist Crime Command expressed his condolences, stating, “We have just been informed of this tragic development, and our thoughts are with his family. I would like to repeat just how vital it is for anyone who saw anything suspicious, or perhaps witnessed the shooting or have footage, to please get in touch and share it with us.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, local policing commander in Southwark and Lambeth, also commented on the incident, describing it as a “tragic and needless loss of life.” He assured the community, saying, “My thoughts are with the man’s family as they come to terms with this awful news. We will do everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.”
In the coming days, residents in the area will notice increased police patrols to provide reassurance. Local officers encourage anyone with concerns to approach them.
The police urge anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact them by calling 101 or messaging on X @MetCC quoting reference CAD 6886/10Jul. Information can also be reported anonymously through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
