A man was shot in broad daylight before being rushed to hospital in Walworth on Saturday (June, 24).
Armed officers were called at 4.55pm to reports of a firearm being discharged near Bradenham Close.
They, along with ambulance workers, discovered a 24-year-old man suffering from gunshot wounds in nearby Merrow Street.
He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as serious but not life-threatening.
At this early stage in the investigation, officers believe the victim drove himself to Merrow Street – a five-minute drive away – following the shooting.
There have been no arrests and police enquiries continue.
Cordons and crime scenes were established at numerous locations but have since been lifted.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at approximately 16:55hrs on Saturday, 24 June to reports of a firearm discharge in the vicinity of Bradenham Close, SE17.
“Officers, including armed officers, and London Ambulance Service attended. At Merrow Street, a 24-year-old man was found suffering gunshot wounds; he was taken to hospital where his condition, although serious, was not life threatening.
“At this early stage officers believe that the victim had driven himself to Merrow Road immediately following the shooting.
“There have been no arrests; enquiries into the circumstances continue.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD5938/24June. Alternatively, people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
