A 48-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following a shooting in south London that left a father of four in critical condition. The incident occurred on the evening of October 22 in Woolwich, near the Royal Artillery Barracks.
Police were called to France Street at approximately 8:09 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Responding officers found a 32-year-old man in his parked car with gunshot wounds. The victim had reportedly pulled over to de-escalate an argument between two motorists. He was treated at the scene by emergency services before being airlifted by the London Air Ambulance to an east London hospital, where he remains in critical condition.
The alleged shooter fled the scene in a dark-colored saloon vehicle in the direction of Woolwich Church Street.
Paul Rosser-Davies, 48, of Greenwich, has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He is scheduled to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Monday.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, leading the investigation, described the act as "senseless violence" and urged anyone with information to come forward. He assured that any information provided would be treated in confidence.
