During a chase in south London, armed Met police officers fatally shoot a man in his 20s.
Officers pursued a car until it was stopped after ‘tactical contact’
At approximately 9:51 p.m., a man was shot in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill.
Shortly after midnight, he was pronounced dead at the hospital.
After a shooting, Met has referred itself to the Independent Office of Police Conduct.
A man in his 20s has died after being shot by armed policemen in south London during a police pursuit.
Last night at approximately 9:51 p.m., a car was brought to a stop following “tactical contact” in the Kirkstall Gardens neighborhood of Streatham Hill.
The man sustained a gunshot wound as specialist officers fired at the vehicle, according to a statement released by the Metropolitan Police.
The man was offered first aid at the site before being brought to the hospital, but he was pronounced dead soon before midnight.
Following the incident, the Metropolitan Police submitted themselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC), and police cordons remain in place today.
The Independent Office for Police Conduct issued the following statement: “The IOPC has commenced an independent inquiry into an incident involving armed officers from the Metropolitan Police in Lambeth, south London, last night.”
‘At this early point, it is thought that a man was fatally shot during the police reaction to complaints of a suspicious car,’ the report states.
We were told by the MPS of the occurrence just after 11 p.m., and shortly before midnight we initiated an independent investigation.
‘IOPC investigators were dispatched to the incident scene and post-incident procedures to collect evidence.
Our thoughts and condolences are with everyone affected by this tragic event. Our investigation is still in its earliest stages.
On Monday evening, a man was fatally shot by Metropolitan Police officers in south London (Pictured: Forensics officers at the scene of the incident)
At 9:51 p.m. on Monday, September 5, specialized firearms officers were in pursuit of a suspicious car, according to a Met statement.
On Monday evening, a police cordon and forensics tent were seen at the location of an incident.
Tonight, a dreadful thing occurred on Streatham Hill. I, along with other neighbors, heard two gunshots. Neighbors have reportedly reported seeing cops halt a car and shoot a man. They performed CPR on him before removing him from the scene. Numerous armed police officers and a helicopter were present. pic.twitter.com/l1TnepqrFb
5 September, 2022 — Rachel Cook (@rachelcooknews)
A representative for the Metropolitan Police Department noted, “At 9:51 p.m. on Monday, September 5th, specialized weapons officers were pursuing a suspect car in the area of Lambeth.”
“The vehicle was halted after a tactical encounter at Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill.” A law enforcement weapon was discharged.
A gunshot wound was sustained by a man thought to be in his 20s, who was a passenger in the suspect vehicle.
Witnesses reported hearing two distinct gunshots.
Residents of Streatham Hill asserted that officers administered CPR to the perpetrator after shooting him.
“Many of my neighbors and I heard two gunshots,” one social media user wrote.
Neighbors have reportedly reported seeing police pull over a vehicle and shoot a man. They performed CPR on him before removing him from the scene. Numerous armed officers and a helicopter.’
Another person said, “Police pulled over a vehicle and shot a man.” A automobile in the rear and a car in the front appeared to be part of a deliberate maneuver.
“London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance were requested,” continued the Met statement. Prior to their arrival, officers gave first aid and transported the man to the hospital, where he died at 12:16 a.m.
“Investigations are proceeding to identify his next-of-kin. There are cordons and road closures in place.
Officers gave first aid prior to their arrival and transported the man to a hospital, where he died at 12:16 a.m., according to the Met.
Following tactical engagement in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill, the car was stopped. It was verified that a police firearm had been discharged.
As per process, the Metropolitan Police Department’s Directorate of Professional Standards notified the Independent Office for Police Conduct, which has opened an independent investigation.
“Investigations into the specific circumstances are ongoing.”
It comes after a man was fatally shot in High Street Kensington early on Sunday morning.
Maximillian Kusi-Owusu, a drill rapper known as M Lo, was shot at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday. Officers who responded to the scene administered first aid, but he was pronounced dead at 5:32 a.m.
The rapper, who has been hailed as “very skilled” and “dynamic,” was honored with tributes.
Yesterday, a man arrested in connection with the shooting was released on bail.