Man rushed to hospital with gunshot wound arrested on suspicion of murder over fatal pub shooting
A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of medical professionals.
A man who attended hospital with a gunshot wound has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 25-year-old was shot dead near a pub.
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The Metropolitan Police said officers and London Ambulance Service were called at 9.57pm on Monday after reports of gunshots being fired in Willington Road, Clapham, south London.
A 25-year-old man - believed to be a local bus driver- was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of medical professionals.
Shortly afterwards, a 22-year-old man attended hospital with a gunshot wound, and was arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in hospital and police are awaiting an update on his condition.
Police said the shooting is believed to have taken place at 9.55pm.
The force said the family of the man who was killed are receiving support from specialist officers.
A police forensics tent remained in place across the road from The Landor pub on Tuesday and a bouquet of flowers had been placed near its entrance.
One local resident said he heard three gunshots on Monday evening and described seeing someone run out of The Landor pub and shout “call the police”.
The man, who did not wish to be named, said he saw a moped and white car drive off before the police arrived.
He said that women could be heard “screaming and crying” outside.
Another man, who described himself as a colleague of the victim, identified him as a bus driver at the Camberwell depot.
He claimed the victim was a "good guy" who was "at the wrong place at the wrong time", when he left his apartment to go to the local convenience store.
Speaking at the scene, he said: "It's shocking because of how good of a character he was.
"When it's someone who's working hard to follow the system, it sucks when this happens.
"That's why everyone's turning up for him, because he wasn't some gang member who nobody cared about.
"He's a good guy and it's going to hurt a lot of people."
A police cordon was in place in Willington Road on Tuesday with several officers nearby.
Two local residents described hearing four gunshots at around 10pm on Monday.
They said they went outside to see the commotion, and saw a car with a broken window.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, Central South Borough Commander, said: “We understand that incident will cause concern within the local community and an increased police presence will remain in the area throughout the day as our inquiries continue.
“Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family for their tragic loss.
“Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, and we are working tirelessly to establish what happened.
“We are asking anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to please contact us as soon as possible and support the ongoing investigation.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is encouraged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 8379/10AUG.
Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.