Horror as three teenagers including two 14-year-old boys are shot on quiet street – with gunman on the run
A GUNMAN is on the run after three teenagers including two 14-year-old boys were shot on a quiet street.
Cops were called to Otlinge Road in Orpington, south London, at 10pm last night following reports of a man being shot.
They found an 18-year-old before discovering two 14-year-old boys had also been shot.
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The force established the shooting had taken place on nearby Yalding Grove.
All three were taken to hospital by London Ambulance Service where their injuries were deemed non-life threatening.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “On Wednesday, 7 August at around 22:00hrs police were called to Otlinge Road, BR5 following reports that a man had been shot.
“Police attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated an 18-year-old man before taking him to hospital.
“Police carried out all relevant enquiries and established that the shooting had taken place at Yalding Grove, BR5.
“Two further victims, both aged 14, were found with gunshot wounds whilst officers were carrying out a search of the area.
“The two boys were taken to hospital. The three victims have non-life threatening/changing injuries.
“If you have any information then please come forward to police stating CAD8033/07AUG or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.”