A shooting in Brent, north-west London, on Saturday night claimed the life of a woman.

Two males in their 30s were also hurt, according to the Metropolitan police, and one of them was transported to the hospital where he is still in severe condition. The injuries to the other man were not life-threatening.

At approximately 9:15 p.m., officers were summoned to Gifford Road and discovered a wounded woman in her 40s. At the scene, she passed away.

No one has been taken into custody.

Supt Tony Josephs, from the Met’s North West Command Unit, which covers Brent, said: “This is a truly shocking incident that has left a woman dead and two others injured, and I understand the concern this will cause the local community and those across London.

“I want to reassure people that a team of experienced detectives are already working at pace to piece together the events of last night and identify whoever was responsible for this heinous act of violence.

“If you were in or around Gifford Close at the time of the shooting, or have any information about who was responsible, please get in contact with us. A family has been left devastated and we need to work together to provide them with answers.”