Moped teen ‘blasted two women with shotgun after weapon broke in half during cop chase through Clapham’, court told
A TEEN blasted two women with a shotgun after it fell to the ground during a police chase, a court heard today.
The horror unfolded outside The Belle Vue pub in Clapham Common at around 5pm on Friday.
Police had been pursuing a moped after it failed to stop when two women, 27 and 36, were injured in the shooting.
A 27-year-old man was also hurt when he was hit by the moped.
Keymarni King has now been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life/enabling another to do so, aggravated vehicle taking and injury caused by an accident.
He was also charged with two counts of wounding/inflicting grievous bodily harm without intent.
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The 18-year-old appeared at Bromley Magistrates' Court today while police attempt to track down a second suspect.
The court was told the black Piaggio scooter, which was holding two people, had made a U-turn after it spotted officers up ahead.
It then ploughed into a pedestrian on the pavement before crashing - causing the two men to flee on foot, it was said.
The court heard a shotgun was then dropped on the pavement and split in two - causing it to fire one round.
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Both women were hit as they crossed the road and were rushed to hospital with gunshot wounds.
King was remanded into custody to next appear at Inner London Crown Court on April 3.
The pedestrian and two injured women have since been released from hospital.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 ref CAD 5008/01Mar. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.
