Man Critically Injured in Shooting Near Royal Artillery Barracks
Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot multiple times in Woolwich.
A man is in critical condition after being shot multiple times near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, prompting a manhunt for the assailant.
Metropolitan Police were called to Frances Street at approximately 8:09 p.m. on Thursday, October 22, following reports of gunshots. Responding officers found a man in his 30s suffering from gunshot wounds. They administered first aid until paramedics and London's Air Ambulance arrived.
The injured man was transported to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries and remains under police guard. No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
Firearms officers and specialist crime detectives have attended the scene. The Royal Artillery Barracks, which accommodates up to 700 soldiers, is scheduled for closure in 2028.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.