man was found with head injuries by Tooting Bec Lido after shots were reportedly fired in a Sainsbury’s car park.
The victim, in his 20s, is in a stable condition in hospital with police trying to investigate how he suffered his injuries.
Armed police were called to Sainsbury’s supermarket after reports of shots being fired from a car on Streatham High Road at 8.15pm on Wednesday.
A witness told The Sun: “I came to get a bit of shopping and everything seemed fine.
“The next minute security staff started running towards the entrance and they shouted that there had been a shooting.
“The staff said it was a drive-by shooting and three guys were apparently involved.
“When they made off, they hit a road sign.”
Several bollards were knocked over in the car park as the vehicle fled the scene
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police were called at 20:16hrs on Wednesday, 2 March to reports of a firearms discharge in Streatham High Road.
“Armed officers attended along with London Ambulance Service. A search of the area was carried out and a man, aged in his 20s, was found with head injuries near to Tooting Bec Lido.
“He was taken to hospital where his condition was assessed as not life-threatening.
“Officers are working to establish how the man received his injuries. There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”
Anyone with information that could help police is asked to call 101 quoting CAD 6831/2 Mar. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.