The quiet streets of southeast London were shattered by the sound of gunfire early Friday morning, as multiple shots rang out in a residential area near Emerald and Chelton roads.

Around 2:25 a.m., a concerned citizen called police after hearing what they believed to be several gunshots echoing through the neighbourhood. When officers arrived on scene, they discovered clear evidence that someone had opened fire on a home on Emerald Road.

The shooting left its mark on both a vehicle and garage door at the targeted residence, with multiple bullet strikes confirming the violent nature of the incident. Thankfully, no one was injured in the attack – neither the residents of the home nor any neighbours in the area were struck by the gunfire.

London Police Service has been quick to reassure the community that this wasn’t some random act of violence. Investigators are confident the shooting was specifically targeted at the residence, though they haven’t revealed what might have motivated the attack.

The case has now been handed over to the LPS Guns and Gangs Section, who are treating this as a serious investigation. They’re actively following up on all leads and working to piece together exactly what happened in those early morning hours.

Police are reaching out to anyone who might have been in the area between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Friday morning, particularly those who were travelling along Emerald Road between Chelton and Lighthouse roads. They’re especially interested in dash-cam footage, residential security cameras, or business surveillance that might have captured something useful.

The investigation is ongoing, with police promising to share more information as it becomes available. Anyone with details about the incident can contact London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or reach out to Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Police acknowledge that shootings like this naturally create concern in the community, but they’re emphasizing their commitment to conducting a thorough investigation while keeping public safety as their top priority.