Authorities have announced a £15,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of a gunman responsible for a horrific gang-related shooting that left an innocent nine-year-old girl with a bullet lodged in her brain.
The young victim, caught in the crossfire of a suspected Turkish gangland dispute, remains in critical condition in hospital following the shocking incident in London.
Innocent Child Caught in Gang Crossfire
The attack, believed to be connected to ongoing tensions between Turkish criminal groups, saw multiple shots fired in a residential area. The girl, who was simply playing outside her home, became an unintended target of the violence.
Detectives from the Metropolitan Police's Specialist Crime Command are leading the investigation and have described the shooting as "a callous act that has devastated a family and shocked the community."
Police Appeal for Information
Officers are urging anyone with information about the shooting or those involved to come forward. "Someone knows who did this," a police spokesperson stated. "That £15,000 could be yours if you help us bring this dangerous individual to justice."
An accomplice involved in the shooting has already been found guilty and sentenced, but the main perpetrator remains at large.
Community in Shock
Local residents have expressed outrage at the brazen daylight attack that endangered children and families in the neighbourhood. Community leaders have called for increased police presence to prevent further violence.
The young victim's family are being supported by specialist officers as their daughter continues to fight for her life in hospital.
