Three Injured in East London Shooting – London Air Ambulance Scrambles to Scene
Major Incident on Upton Lane
Emergency services rushed to Upton Lane, Forest Gate, East London, this afternoon following reports of a shooting. The London Ambulance Service confirmed they received the call at 2:51pm on 29 April.
Rapid Response from Ambulance Crews and Air Support
A spokesperson for London Ambulance Service said:
“We were called at 2.51pm today (29 April) to reports of a shooting on Upton Lane, E7. We sent ambulance crews, a paramedic from our tactical response unit, and dispatched London’s Air Ambulance. We treated three patients at the scene. One person was taken as a priority to a major trauma centre by road, and two other patients were transported to hospital.”
Police Swarm the Scene
Witnesses report a heavy police presence with multiple emergency vehicles flooding the area. Upton Lane has been cordoned off as officers investigate the shooting’s circumstances. Authorities urge the public to avoid the area.
Appeal for Witnesses
The Metropolitan Police have yet to issue a formal statement but are expected to update the public soon. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is urged to contact police on 101 quoting CAD reference 4513/29APR, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Community in Shock
Locals described hearing “loud bangs” before emergency services swarmed the street. One witness said:
“It was chaos, there were sirens everywhere. You don’t expect this in the middle of the afternoon.”
