Police have launched a murder investigation after a 25-year-old man was shot dead outside a pub in Clapham.
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 10pm on Monday following reports of gunshots being fired on Willington Road, Clapham.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s family have been made aware and continue to receive support from specialist officers.
Shortly after the shooting, a man attended hospital with a gunshot wound.
Met Police said they were awaiting an update on his condition as he remained in hospital.
The man, aged 22, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police remained at the scene on Tuesday, with a cordon in place near The Landor pub, at the junction of Willington Road and Landor Road.
Residents said they heard several loud bands before hearing sirens as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Photos from the scene show a forensic tent set up, as officers monitor a police cordon.
Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, Central South Borough Commander said: “We understand that incident will cause concern within the local community and an increased police presence will remain in the area throughout the day as our enquiries continue. Our thoughts remain with the victim’s family for their tragic loss.
“Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, and we are working tirelessly to establish what happened.
“We are asking anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to please contact us as soon as possible and support the ongoing investigation.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information is encouraged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 8379/10AUG.
Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called at 9.59pm on Monday 10 August to reports of a shooting on Landor Road, SW9.
"We sent resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and paramedics in fast response cars. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London's Air Ambulance.
"Our first paramedics arrived in three minutes. Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.”
