Man critically injured in Woolwich shooting; 48-year-old arrested
A 32-year-old father of four is in a critical condition after being shot in Woolwich while trying to calm an argument between two motorists. Police have arrested a 48-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
The shooting happened on France Street at about 8.09pm on Thursday, 22 October, near the Royal Artillery Barracks. Police said the injured man was found in his parked car and the gunman left in a dark-coloured saloon; detectives are continuing their investigation and have appealed for information.
In short
- A father of four was shot after intervening in a road rage dispute.
- He remains in a critical condition in hospital.
- A 48-year-old man has been arrested as the investigation continues.
Explained simply
Woolwich is in south-east London, close to the Royal Artillery Barracks. France Street is a local road where police say the shooting happened.
The injured man was reportedly trying to calm a dispute between two motorists when he was shot. Police investigate serious shootings to establish what happened, identify anyone involved and gather evidence; in this case, detectives have appealed for witnesses and information.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Police arrest 48-year-old as Good Samaritan father fights for life after being shot several times while trying to break up road rage row”.