Woman dead and man in critical condition after shooting in north-west London

One man was taken to hospital in critical condition, while the other sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Officers were called to attend Gifford Road at 9.15pm last night, where the woman was found with injuries.

She died at the scene.

So far, there have been no arrests, although the Met Police have announced that a murder investigation is underway.

Superintendent Tony Josephs, from the Met’s North West Command Unit which covers Brent, said: “This is a truly shocking incident that has left a woman dead and two others injured, and I understand the concern this will cause the local community and those across London.

“I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night and identify whoever was responsible for this heinous act of violence.”

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He encouraged witnesses to come forward if they could provide any further information about the incident or any possible suspects.

He said: “If you were in or around Gifford Close at the time of the shooting, or have any information about who was responsible, please get in contact with us.

“A family has been left devastated and we need to work together to provide them with answers.”

Surrounding roads have been closed while a team continues to gather information from the scene.

In response to the triple shooting, MP for Brent East Dawn Butler has taken to social media to address the shocking incident.

In a post on Twitter, she wrote: “Devastated to learn of the murder that took place in Gifford Road, Brent last night.”

The police have requested that anyone with information that could assist police to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD7137/14Dec.

Additionally, individuals can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.