Brixton shooting: Manhunt for shooter who fled scene of Railton Road collision

Detectives are searching for a gunman who fled the scene of a double fatality in Brixton, south London, last night.

Met Police officers were called at around 7.50pm on Sunday, October 30, to reports of gunshots heard on Railton Road, in Lambeth.

Firearms officers, paramedics and the air ambulance were dispatched and two men - both aged in their 20s - were found with injuries.

Both were pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers have now said they have a preliminary timeline of events - but continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward.

Met Police homicide detectives - from the force’s specialist crime unit - say they believe:

• Two cars were driving in the Railton Road area when one of the cars was in collision with a moped before further colliding with parked vehicles;
• The rider of the moped died as a result of his injuries;
• 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;
• The fleeing male was shot and he died at the scene;
• And the gunman returned to his car and left the scene.

A police spokesperson said: “Work continues to identify and inform next of kin and formal identification awaits.”

They added: “Post-mortem examinations will be held in due course. A number of roads in the area remain closed and crime scenes are in place. Local residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and are advised to speak with officers if they have any information. At this stage, there have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”

And chief superintendent Colin Wingrove, from Lambeth Police, said: “I am shocked and saddened by this incident.

“Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two young men who have tragically lost their lives.

“This will cause a great deal of concern throughout the community and across London.”

He added: “We are supporting specialist crime detectives, who are working at pace to confirm the specific sequence of events and identify and arrest those responsible.

“Local officers are on the scene and patrolling the local area to speak to local residents, seek witnesses and provide visible reassurance.

“I would urge anyone with any information - however small - to come forward to help bring whoever is responsible to justice.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6166/30Oct. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.