A man was shot on Peckham Hill Street shortly before midnight, raising concerns as it occurred near the site of a previous shooting incident last summer. The Metropolitan Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses to come forward, encouraging anyone with video evidence to contact them. Fortunately, the victim's injuries are reported not to be life-threatening. This incident adds to ongoing concerns about gun violence in the area, as it follows a high-profile case involving a young victim last year.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in Peckham. The victim suffered a gunshot wound shortly before midnight on Friday night on Peckham Hill Street.
A Met spokesperson said: 'Police are investigating a shooting that took place last night at 23:25hrs on Peckham Hill Street, SE15.'
His injuries are not thought to be life-changing, the force added. The incident occurred streets away from where 20-year-old Jess Lloyd-Smith was shot dead.
Witnesses and anyone with video footage are encouraged to call police on 101 quoting CAD 8406/31JAN25.
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