A group with a gun pursued three men along Wood High Road at around 9.45pm on Monday, police said.

A man was shot and a shop worker was injured during a violent chase down a busy north London street.A man was shot and a shop worker was injured during a violent chase down a busy north London street.

A group with a gun pursued three men along Wood High Road at around 9.45pm on Monday, police said. One of the three men, aged 27, was shot in the shoulder before he and his two companions rushed into a nearby shop. Shots were also fired into the shop, leaving member of staff with minor injuries. 

The suspects then fled the scene in what is believed to be a silver saloon car.

Police were alerted and a crime scene, which has now been closed, was put in place. The 27-year-old victim was treated at hospital and subsequently discharged. No motive has yet been established for the attack and no arrests have been made, Scotland Yard said. 

Investigating officer, DS Mark Attridge, said: “This incident took place on a main road that was busy with traffic and pedestrians.

"It was extremely lucky that other members of the public were not harmed. “I am appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to make contact with police or Crimestoppers anonymously.

"As I have mentioned, the area was busy, so drivers may have dashcam footage showing the group of suspects before or after the incident.” 

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or via @MetCC quoting CAD 8264/13JULY.

Reference: Evening Standard: Harriet Brewis 6 hrs ago 14th July 2020