Police have said they are grappling with a "rise in serious violence" in Brixton after responding to another shooting today.
The admission came after a 23-year-old man was shot in the back and legs in Max Roach Park, off Brixton Road, at about 2.40pm on Friday.
He was at least the third victim of a shooting in the area this month.
Two men, one in his teens and the other in his 20s, were critically injured in a gun attack in Marcella Road on Thursday, May 12.
The teenager has since been discharged but the older man remains in hospital in a stable condition.
Chief Inspector Roy Smith, who is responsible for policing in Brixton, said extra armed officers are being deployed across Lambeth following today’s attack.
“We are aware of a recent rise in serious violence on the borough and have been working with the local community to provide an effective policing response,” he said.
“This includes additional armed officers provided as part of Op Viper and dedicated (non-armed) foot patrols in and around the area.
“We continue to meet with community members who I know are doing everything they can to support us in preventing further young people being put at risk by this mindless violence."
Nick Mason, chairman of the Lambeth Safer Neighbourhood Board, said police have the “full support” of the community.
He added: "We are committed to working with the police, local communities and partners to stop these incidents from occurring.
“The solution prevention, partnership and continued effective engagement."
Anti-gang police are investigating the latest shooting but no arrests have been made.
Anyone with information should call police on 101.
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