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In reply to the discussion: Breaking :British BLM activist Sasha Johnson in critical condition after gunshot to the head [View all]Klaralven
(7,510 posts)24. Another party shooting like the ones in the US.
The Met said the woman was found after officers were called to reports of gunshots in Peckham, south-east London, shortly before 3am.
It is believed the shooting occurred in the vicinity of a house where a party was taking place and a number of people may have been in the area.
A spokesperson said that, while the investigation is at an early stage, there is nothing to suggest it was a targeted attack or that the woman had received any credible threats against her before this incident. Detectives from the Met’s specialist crime command (Trident) are leading the investigation.
It is believed the shooting occurred in the vicinity of a house where a party was taking place and a number of people may have been in the area.
A spokesperson said that, while the investigation is at an early stage, there is nothing to suggest it was a targeted attack or that the woman had received any credible threats against her before this incident. Detectives from the Met’s specialist crime command (Trident) are leading the investigation.
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Breaking :British BLM activist Sasha Johnson in critical condition after gunshot to the head [View all]
malaise
May 2021
OP
Unfortunately this is more likely a local situation not right wing terrorism.
cinematicdiversions
May 2021
#20
We shall see but knife and gun violence is a big problem in certain communities in London. NT
cinematicdiversions
May 2021
#34
How sad and dreadful for her and her children! Thank you, dear malaise. ♥
CaliforniaPeggy
May 2021
#11
My stupid NH town has fought a formal anti-hate statement because it's "political".
elias7
May 2021
#31
good to hear that! i think it is much more effective with larger rural areas not touched by city
certainot
May 2021
#53
oh, oh, oh, you would often be disappointed in that assumption, far too often for my comfort
Celerity
May 2021
#55
i am routinely amazed at how detached from politics my US friends and acquaintances are
certainot
May 2021
#57
Did y'all read the linked article? "nothing to suggest that it had been a targeted attack"
left-of-center2012
May 2021
#49
It is of no comfort whatsoever that these abominable acts happen in other places as well, is it?
BobTheSubgenius
May 2021
#52
Please let her still have her mind and able to be a mother to her children. nt
Hortensis
May 2021
#60
Humanity is shit: 1000s of YouTube comments on Sky Australia video celebrate activist shot in head
muriel_volestrangler
May 2021
#65