22 year old riddled with bullets in terrifying Hackney attack as gunman escapes into the night
Hackney residents were left paralysed by fear last night after a terrifying shooting shattered the peace of a residential East London street. At around 9.20pm, a 22-year-old man was ruthlessly gunned down on Homerton Road—his body riddled with bullets as neighbours watched in horror.
The attack, carried out just steps from the sprawling greenery of Hackney Marshes, has sparked panic across the local community. The gunman vanished into the night without a trace, leaving behind a bloodstained scene and a wounded victim clinging to life.
Paramedics arrived within minutes and fought to stabilise the young man, who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Against all odds, medics confirmed that the injuries—though brutal—are not life-threatening or life-changing. But for many in Hackney, that was small comfort. The fact that someone opened fire so brazenly on a public street has shaken even the toughest Londoners to their core.
Police have now launched a full-scale manhunt for the suspect. But with no arrests made and few details released, the community remains on edge, desperate for answers. Officers are combing the area for clues and have issued an urgent appeal for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.
Embed from Getty Images“This was a shocking and violent attack in a residential area,” a police spokesperson said. “Enquiries are urgent and ongoing. The safety of the public is paramount and we are doing all we can to bring this dangerous individual to justice.”
The Met is urging anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious to dial 101 and quote reference 7850. For those fearful of reprisals or wary of being identified, Crimestoppers is also accepting anonymous tips.
The silence on the street today is deafening. Curtains twitch at every passing siren, and parents hold their children tighter. Many residents fear this may not be an isolated incident. In a community already grappling with the rising tide of violence, last night’s shooting felt like the moment it all boiled over.
“It’s terrifying,” said one shaken resident, who asked not to be named. “It’s right on our doorstep. Someone could’ve died. What’s stopping them coming back?”
The brazen nature of the attack has sparked outrage across social media, with users demanding tougher action on gun crime and a stronger police presence in the capital’s most vulnerable boroughs. For years, Hackney has stood at the crossroads of urban renewal and social struggle—last night, it was the epicentre of fear.
Gun violence in Britain remains rare by international standards, but for those living in London’s most affected postcodes, the threat is very real. Each shooting chips away at the sense of safety. Each unsolved case leaves another family in limbo.
No motive has yet been confirmed. Was this a targeted hit or a random act of violence? For now, speculation swirls—but answers remain elusive.
As forensic teams scour Homerton Road for evidence and detectives work around the clock, one fact remains chillingly clear: a gunman capable of such violence is still out there.
The public’s help could be the key to stopping the next bullet from finding its mark.
