Ammon News - A woman in her 40s has been tragically killed and a man critically injured after a triple shooting.

The shooting happened in Brent, north-west London on Saturday night, the Metropolitan Police said.

Cops have launched a murder investigation following the 'truly shocking' incident and there is an ongoing manhunt for the gunman.

Officers rushed to the scene on Gifford Road at 9.15pm, along with the London Ambulance Service.

A woman in her 40s was found injured and despite the efforts of the emergency services, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Two other men, both aged in their 30s, were also hurt in what the police labelled a 'heinous act of violence'.

One remains in hospital in a critical condition and the other's injuries are not life threatening.

Road closures remain in place around the scene today as police continue to gather evidence.

Daily Mail