Good Samaritan father ‘brain dead’ after being shot ‘multiple times’ near Royal Artillery Barracks while trying to break up road rage row – as police continue hunt for gunman
A 32-year-old father of four was shot several times after stopping to intervene in a road rage argument in Woolwich, south London. He was taken to hospital by air ambulance and is reported to be in a critical condition, with reports giving him a one per cent chance of survival; police are searching for the shooter.
The shooting happened at about 8.10pm on Thursday 22 October in Frances Street, near the Royal Artillery Barracks. The suspect reportedly left in a dark-coloured saloon car. Police describe the incident as isolated and say they have no evidence of a wider threat, while asking witnesses and anyone with relevant dashcam footage to come forward.
In short
- Father of four shot after intervening in a road rage row.
- Police are hunting a suspect who fled in a dark saloon.
- Officers say there is no evidence of a wider threat.
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