In East London, a shooting incident occurred resulting in three individuals being sent to the hospital. It was reported that shots were fired in Forest Gate, prompting emergency response from the London Ambulance Service (LAS). The LAS confirmed that they received the call around 14:50 BST regarding the incident on Upton Lane. One of the individuals was transported to a major trauma center, while the other two were taken to the hospital for further treatment.
The Metropolitan Police informed BBC London that they were conducting an investigation into what appears to be a double shooting in the area. As a result of the shooting, Upton Lane has been closed off in both directions between Kitchener Road and Chaucer Road. The scene of the incident remains cordoned off as authorities work to gather more information about the shooting and ascertain the circumstances surrounding the event.
The incident in East London has raised concerns about the safety and security of the area, with residents and authorities expressing shock over the violent episode. Witnesses in the vicinity reported hearing gunshots before the emergency services arrived at the scene. The community is urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with the ongoing investigation to help bring those responsible to justice.
As the investigation into the shooting continues, authorities are working to ensure the safety of the public and gather evidence to identify the perpetrators. The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining vigilance and reporting any suspicious activity to the authorities to prevent such incidents from reoccurring in the future
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