Man Shot Near Royal Artillery Barracks in London
Source reports published 23 Oct 2026, 10:00 am – 9:52 pm AEST
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was shot near the Royal Artillery barracks in Woolwich. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to an east London hospital.
What happened
- On Thursday, October 22, at approximately 8.09pm, police responded to a report of a shooting in Frances Street, Woolwich, 600 metres from the Royal Artillery Barracks.
- Officers found a man in his 30s with gunshot wounds and provided first aid until London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance arrived.
- The man was then taken to an east London hospital with life-threatening injuries.
- The London Ambulance Service dispatched resources, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic from their tactical response unit, a paramedic in a fast response car, and an incident response officer.
- A trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance also attended.
- The Metropolitan Police stated that firearms officers and specialist crime detectives were present at the scene.
- As of yet, no arrests have been made, and inquiries are ongoing to identify the suspect.
- The Royal Artillery Barracks, built between 1774 and 1802, currently houses approximately 700 personnel and is scheduled for closure in 2028.
Original reporting
- Guardian: Met police searching for suspect after man shot near Royal Artillery barracks
2026-10-23T00:00:00+00:00 - GB News: Urgent manhunt underway as man shot near Royal Artillery Barracks in London
2026-10-23T11:52:54+00:00