Two Men Shot Dead in Shocking Herne Hill Incident
Detectives are hunting witnesses after a chilling gun attack in Herne Hill left two young men dead. The horror unfolded just before 8pm on Sunday, 30 October, when police were called to reports of gunfire on Railton Road, SE24.
Collision Sparks Deadly Gun Battle
Emergency services raced to the scene, including armed police, the London Ambulance Service, and Air Ambulance. Two men in their 20s were found critically injured and sadly died at the scene.
Early investigations suggest two cars were driving through Railton Road when one crashed into a moped, then hit parked vehicles. The moped rider was killed instantly.
Moments later, a man jumped from the first car but was chased down by a gunman from the second vehicle. The fleeing man was shot dead on the spot. The shooter then fled in his car.
Police Launch Homicide Probe — No Arrests Yet
The Met’s Specialist Crime Command has launched a full homicide investigation. Roads remain closed and multiple crime scenes are taped off while detectives gather evidence.
Local officers have stepped up patrols and are urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward. “This tragic event has rocked the community,” said Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove. “We are working fast to identify the killers and bring them to justice.”
Help Police Catch The Killers
If you have any information, no matter how small, call police on 101 quoting CAD 6166/30Oct or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
