Brixton shooting

2022 - 10 - 31

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Brixton shooting: Two men dead as police start hunt for gunman (BBC News)

Witnesses say 12 shots were fired and a car and moped crashed on the busy street in south London.

Officers advised him and others to go to the town hall. I've seen one man try to jump the cordon but he was swiftly stopped by officers. - In April the Met said it had seen a reduction in gun crime, with the number of all shootings, including fatal and non-fatal, down from 283 in 2019/20 to 196 in 2021/22 "It makes me scared, I have anxiety all the time. "These are people that the whole community care about and there's a lot of people who are hurting and need support." It's appalling."

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Brixton shooting: Huge manhunt underway after 'innocent' Deliveroo ... (Evening Standard)

huge manhunt was underway on Monday after an innocent delivery driver was killed and another man shot dead on a famous Brixton street where terrified ...

Saydi Abu Sheikh, 23, and Zakariya Jeilani Mohammed, 32, both died after a shooting inside a house on Henley Street in what police described as an “act of unspeakable violence” which also left a third man with “life-threatening” gunshot wounds. “She was crying, she was in a bad way. It was absolute carnage when I got to the scene.” The force added: “Post-mortem examinations will be held in due course. “One of the victim’s family and friends came down this morning. He added at the scene: “He was a very nice guy. “It looked like a car accident but then some people told me they heard 12 gunshots. She said: “I knew him from young. I couldn’t believe it.” They can’t do anything but weep and demand answers.” People were taking cover.” That’s his moped on the ground.

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Brixton shooting victim was innocent Deliveroo driver on last job of day (Mirror.co.uk)

Two men died in the apparent drive-by shooting on Sunday evening and police have launched a manhunt for the killers.

This incident will cause a great deal of concern throughout the local community and across London. "Two men were found injured at the location. I spoke to a few locals who did hear and see some of it. The nature of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time. 12 shots were heard by locals, And in April the force said it had seen a reduction in gun crime, with the number of all shootings, including fatal and non-fatal, down from 283 in 2019/20 to 196 in 2021/22. [gun attack ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-two-men-killed-double-28367250)in south London. “Local officers are on the scene and patrolling the local area to speak to local residents, seek witnesses and provide visible reassurance. "Local residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and are advised to speak with officers if they have any information," the spokesperson added. [The two men died](https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/breaking-two-men-killed-double-28367250) in the apparent [drive-by shooting](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/gun-crime) on Sunday evening and [police](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/police) have launched a manhunt for the killers. On Monday, a Deliveroo driver working near the scene said he knew one of the victims, who had been making his last delivery of the day when he died. Despite the efforts of emergency services, both men were pronounced dead at the scene by medics.

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Brixton Shooting: two dead in Railton Road incident - Lambeth ... (LondonWorld)

Lambeth Police are urging residents around Railton Road to contact them with any information regarding Sunday evening's fatal shootings.

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Brixton shooting: Two men shot dead in south London (Economic Times)

Two guys were fatally shot after gunshots were reportedly fired in south London. The investigation is going on and strict measures will be taken, ...

For now, the area has been closed, and it has been declared to be a crime scene. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). The MP for [Dulwich](/topic/dulwich)and [West Norwood](/topic/west-norwood), [Helen Hayes](/topic/helen-hayes), has reached out to the family of the victims and the community and offered them her condolences. Helen Hayes, tweeted on Sunday that she was "horrified to hear that two people have been murdered in a shooting". According to the force, no arrests have been made regarding the incident. [London](/topic/london).

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Takeaway driver on last delivery job of day killed after shooting on ... (ITV News)

Police were called to Railton Road shortly before 8pm on Sunday and two men were pronounced dead at the scene. | ITV News London.

This incident will cause a great deal of concern throughout the local community and across London. I would urge anyone with any information however small to come forward to help bring whoever is responsible to justice.” "The cuts don't help. Normally they would be round here - there were a lot of policemen around here there's none anymore." A man from the car involved in the collision got out of the vehicle and was pursued by a male, armed with a firearm, from the second car. Detectives believe two cars were driving in the Railton Road area when one of the cars hit a moped, Scotland Yard said.

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Brixton shooting: Two dead amid 'horrific' scene as neighbours ... (LondonWorld)

It's a massive shock. It's not just trauma for the people involved, it's the whole community.”

Local residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and are advised to speak with officers if they have any information. “They’ve got people on their side, rooting for them. But passerby Helen, who works at nearby youth charity Big Kid Foundation, said: “It’s a massive shock. [There was a] shot to the abdomen and the head. Advertisement “It’s a massive shock.

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Brixton shooting: Takeaway delivery driver on last job of day killed in ... (The Independent)

The pair died after the incident in Railton Road, shortly before 8pm on Sunday after locals heard shots ring out and vehicles crashing. On Monday, a Deliveroo ...

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Brixton shooting: Two men dead as police start hunt for gunman (BBC News)

Two men have died after a car chase in south London ended with a Deliveroo driver being knocked off his moped and another man fatally shot.

Officers advised him and others to go to the town hall. I've seen one man try to jump the cordon but he was swiftly stopped by officers. "It makes me scared, I have anxiety all the time. "These are people that the whole community care about and there's a lot of people who are hurting and need support." It's appalling." Two crashed vehicles can be seen at the crime scene - a silver car which has lost one of its tyres - and a moped.

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Dillian Whyte shares heartbreak after boxing pal's son killed in ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Drill artist "Perm" is dead following the horror attack in Brixton, that also claimed the life of a bystander, Deliveroo driver Guilherme Messias Da Silva.

"This first world country who lots outside see is not just a sea of roses! "Two men were found injured at the location. The nature of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time. A Deliveroo driver working near the scene on Monday who said he knew Guilherme, 42-year-old Paulo Silva, described him as a "good boy" and "young" and said he had been planning to go to Brazil in December. The Metropolitan Police has not yet confirmed the identities of those who died, however tributes have been paid online to drill rapper Perm, who is believed to have been the target of the attack. Perm, who is well known in London's Drill music scene, was believed to have been the target of the attack.

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Brixton shooting: Boxer Dillian Whyte's nephew - drill rap artist Perm ... (LondonWorld)

Boxer Dillian Whyte - who faced off against Tyson Fury at Wembley Stadium in April - posted a heart-breaking message remembering his nephew - the drill ...

He was born in Jamaica - saying he grew up “dodging bullets” - before moving to the UK at the age of 12. Local officers are on the scene and patrolling the local area to speak to local residents, seek witnesses and provide visible reassurance. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two young men who have tragically lost their lives. Despite the efforts of emergency services, they were both pronounced dead at the scene. Police said two cars were involved in a chase when one hit a moped and a number of parked cars. It is thought the other victim was delivering a takeaway and got caught in the crossfire.

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Moped driver killed in Brixton shooting incident 'not the intended target' (The Independent)

The Metropolitan Police revealed that a car chase had taken place in the Railton Road area when one of the cars collided with a moped killing the driver as a ...

This incident will cause a great deal of concern throughout the local community and across London,” he said. This here is a daily struggle away from the family, exposed to daily dangers. It's not something you want to see anywhere, but especially on your doorstep.” “At this stage, there is nothing to indicate he was the intended target,” chief superintendent Colin Wingrove told reporters on Monday. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “This first world country that many outsiders see is not just a bed of roses. He has been named locally as 21-year-old Brazilian Guilherme Messias Da Silva. God comfort the family and friends. He had been in the UK for two years and is understood to have died from his injuries after being hit by one of the cars as it careered out of control during the shooting. A tribute to him posted online in Portuguese, said: “He lost his life working during a gunfight between gangs in Brixton, he was fatally hit by the thieves’ car.” After the crash, a man got out of one of the cars and fled, before he was fatally shot by a gunman from the second vehicle.

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Drill Rapper Perm Killed In Brixton Shooting (Clash Magazine)

Drill rapper Perm has been killed in a South London shooting. The incident took place on Brixton's Railton Road last night - October 30th - with police.

RIP Perm 🕊 Drill rapper who was shot and killed on the Halloween weekend. The shooting victim has been named as Perm, a talented figure within the UK drill community. Two men were killed in the shooting – one

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Brixton shooting: Flowers left at scene where two men died (Wandsworth Guardian)

Flowers have been left at the scene in Brixton where two men were killed after a car chase ended in a fatal moped crash and a shooting.

Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove said: “I am shocked and saddened by this incident. Gregory Osefoh, 59, works at the Stanley Mini Market on Railton Road. So, it’s not a good thing at all.” It’s not something you want to see anywhere, but especially on your doorstep.” And in April, the force said it had seen a reduction in gun crime, with the number of all shootings, including fatal and non-fatal, down from 283 in 2019/20 to 196 in 2021/22. The latest violence means four people have been killed in two shootings in five days in the English capital, after a separate incident in Ilford, east London, on Tuesday that left two men dead and a third injured. “Local officers are on the scene and patrolling the local area to speak to local residents, seek witnesses and provide visible reassurance. A man then got out of the crashed car and was chased and shot dead by a gunman from the second car. Mr Samuels added: “I kind of came out and saw that there was shells from a bullet on the floor. Flowers have been left at the scene in Brixton where two men were killed after a car chase ended in a fatal moped crash and a shooting. She said that she knew one of the men who had died and that they grew up together. Police said two cars were involved in a chase when one hit a moped and a number of parked cars.

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Two men killed in shooting on street in Brixton, south London (Sky News)

Two cars were driving in Brixton when they crashed into a moped and parked cars, before a gunman got out of one of the cars and shot a man trying to run ...

The fleeing male was shot and died at the scene. A man from the car involved in the crash got out of the vehicle and was chased by a male, carrying a gun, from the second car. Two cars were driving in Brixton when they crashed into a moped and parked cars, before a gunman got out of one of the cars and shot a man trying to run away.

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Brixton shooting: 'Deliveroo driver' dies doing last delivery (News Shopper)

A takeaway delivery driver has died along with a second man in a double shooting in south London.

"Local residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and are advised to speak with officers if they have any information. "A number of roads in the area are closed and crime scenes are in place. So, it’s not a good thing at all.” "The nature of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time. Local residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and are advised to speak with officers if they have any information. The nature of the men's injuries has not been confirmed at this time.

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Brixton shooting: Deliveroo driver and Drill rapper killed after car ... (London News Online)

The Met confirmed the Deliveroo driver, who has been locally identified as Brazilian national Guilherme Messias da Silva, aged 21, died as a result of a ...

He said it was a headshot and the man [who was shot] was not breathing.” Chief superintendent Colin Wingrove of the Central South Command Unit, responsible for policing Lambeth and Southwark, said: “I am shocked and saddened by this incident. The Met said post-mortems will be held in due course. “I heard a loud crash outside and went to check but then I heard gunshots so I ducked back inside. “He said he heard around 10 gunshots,” said the man. I [have] never heard gunshots before, it was so loud.

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Brixton shooting: Boxer Dillian Whyte pays tribute as promoter's son ... (The Independent)

The Deliveroo driver was on his last shift of the day when he was caught up in 'tragic' incident, a friend said.

This incident will cause a great deal of concern throughout the local community and across London,” he said. This here is a daily struggle away from the family, exposed to daily dangers. It's not something you want to see anywhere, but especially on your doorstep.” “At this stage, there is nothing to indicate he was the intended target,” chief superintendent Colin Wingrove told reporters on Monday. [Terms of use,](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/user-policies-a6184151.html) [Cookie policy](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/cookie-policy-a6184186.html) and [Privacy notice.](https://www.independent.co.uk/service/privacy-policy-a6184181.html) [Privacy policy](https://policies.google.com/privacy?hl=en) and [Terms of service](https://policies.google.com/terms?hl=en) apply. “This first-world country that many outsiders see is not just a bed of roses. He has been named locally as 21-year-old Brazilian Guilherme Messias Da Silva. God comfort the family and friends. He had been in the UK for two years and is understood to have died from his injuries after being hit by one of the cars as it careered out of control during the shooting. A tribute to him posted online in Portuguese, said: “He lost his life working during a gunfight between gangs in Brixton, he was fatally hit by the thieves’ car.” After the crash, a man got out of one of the cars and fled, before he was fatally shot by a gunman from the second vehicle.

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Brixton shooting: Boxer Dillian Whyte reveals heartbreak after close ... (The Sun)

BOXER Dillian Whyte has revealed his heartbreak after his close friend's son was shot dead in a gang "gun battle" that left two dead in London.Drill a.

The fleeing male was shot and he died at the scene. He was ok.” “Nobody will feel good when a life is lost. It is terrible. “He was good at his craft (music). To people that he knew it was nothing but love, always. "A man from the car involved in the collision got out of the vehicle and was pursued by a male, armed with a firearm, from the second car. If I saw him today “do I need anything, are you alright?” "The gunman returned to his car and left the scene." Music wise if he was consistent he could have made it. "The rider of the moped died as a result of his injuries. "We stand in solidarity with the family and ask God to comfort relatives and friends in this moment of pain."

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Drill rapper Perm named as one of two victims of fatal crash and ... (Sky News)

Police say two cars were driving at high speed - one hit a moped and parked cars before there was a fatal shooting.

Two cars were driving at high speed when one hit a moped and a number of parked cars in Brixton just before 8pm on Sunday, the Metropolitan Police said. Drill rapper Perm has been named online as one of two victims of a fatal crash and shooting in south London. Drill rapper Perm named as one of two victims of fatal crash and shooting in Brixton

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