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London Islington shooting – what happened, where on Essex Road was it, how many people were killed and injured and who was the shooter?
COPS scrambled to Islington on September 20 following reports of a shooting.
The suspect is said to have fled the scene on foot. Here's what you need to know.
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Where did the shooting take place in Islington?
Witnesses reported seeing people running from Essex Road just after 9.30pm after hearing several gunshots.
Images on social media appeared to show a bullet hole in the window of a bathroom shop, while a bus was also damaged in the incident.
One Twitter user said: "From the 38 bus, we heard gunshots and saw people running from Essex Road N1 just after 9:30. Stay safe Islington."
Another said they heard "six shots fired".
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Was anyone killed? How many have been injured?
No deaths have been reported after the shooting in Islington on September 20.
Two people were left injured after a gunman opened fire.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: "A 34-year-old woman and a 40-year-old man were found suffering from minor injuries.
"The woman has been taken to hospital for treatment to a hand injury believed to have been caused by shattered glass.
"The man was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service."
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Who was the shooter?
Cops confirmed the unknown suspect fled on foot.
No-one has been arrested in connection with the incident, which comes amid concerns over a wave of violent crime in the capital.
Police said: ";There have been no arrests and enquiries continue."
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