Woman killed in shooting which left two men injured
Police were called to a street in Brent, north-west London, where the trio were found.
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Your support makes all the difference.A woman has died and a man remains in a critical condition following a shooting in north-west London.
Police were called at around 9.15pm on Saturday night to Gifford Road, Brent, where a woman, believed to be in her 40s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
Two men, both in their 30s were also injured. One is in hospital in a critical condition while the second man’s injuries are non-life threatening, the Metropolitan Police said.
A cordon was in place at the junction of Gifford Road and Creukhorne Road on Sunday morning with several officers posted at the scene.
A neighbour, who asked not to be named, said they heard five gun shots in quick succession on Saturday night.
Superintendent Tony Josephs, from the North West Command Unit which covers Brent, said: “This is a truly shocking incident and I understand the concern this will cause the local community and those across London.
“I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night and identify whoever was responsible for this heinous act of violence.
“If you were in or around Gifford Close at the time of the shooting, or have any information about who was responsible, please get in contact with us. A family has been left devastated and we need to work together to provide them with answers.”
No arrests have been made and inquiries continue.