A tragic shooting in Brent left one woman dead and two men injured, causing panic among local residents who heard the chaos unfold
Brent: A shocking incident unfolded on Gifford Road when a triple shooting occurred, leaving one woman dead and a man in critical condition. Neighbors described the chaos, saying it sounded like fireworks, but quickly turned into panic with people crying and screaming.
Police arrived around 9:15 PM on Saturday night. Sadly, a woman in her 40s was pronounced dead at the scene. Two men in their 30s were also hurt, with one in critical condition and the other’s injuries not life-threatening.
One local resident, who was at a nearby church, said it was complete pandemonium outside. Another neighbor shared that her daughter had just come home ten minutes before the shooting. She thought it was fireworks until she heard the screams and realized it was something much worse.
It’s really unsettling for everyone. One neighbor mentioned hearing five gunshots in quick succession. The police set up a cordon at the junction of Gifford Road and Creukhorne Road, with forensic officers on the scene.
Superintendent Tony Josephs addressed the community, calling it a shocking incident and assuring residents that detectives are working hard to find out what happened. He urged anyone with information to come forward, emphasizing the need to support the devastated family.
As of now, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. It’s a tough time for the community, and everyone is hoping for answers soon.