A 21-year-old takeaway delivery driver and a drill rapper known as Perm have been identified as the victims killed in a gun attack in south London.
Guilherme Messias da Silva, a 21-year-old takeaway delivery driver dropping off his last order of the day, died after being caught up in the attack on Sunday night.
The other victim of the shooting is said to be a drill rapper known as Perm, who is believed to have been the target of the attack.
Cops were called just before 8pm after reports of gunshots were heard on Railton Road in Brixton, south London, with firearm specialists from the Metropolitan Police rushing to the scene along with the London Ambulance Service.
A police spokesperson said detectives believed two cars were driving in the Railton Road area when one of the cars was in collision with a moped, before further colliding with parked vehicles.
"A man from the car involved in the collision got out of the vehicle and was pursued by a male, armed with a firearm, from the second car," they said. "The fleeing male was shot and he died at the scene."
Despite the efforts of emergency services, both men were pronounced dead at the scene by medics.
Local residents described 12 shots being fired between "a pair on a moped and people in a car" and vehicles crashing.
It was understood that Guilherme, who came from Petrolina de Goias near the Brazilian capital Brasilia, died from his injuries after being hit by one of the cars as it careered out of control during the shooting.
On Monday, a Deliveroo driver working near the scene said he knew Guilherme, who he said had been making his last delivery of the day when he died.
Paulo Silva, 42, described him as a "good boy" and "young" and said he had been planning to go to Brazil in December.
A tribute paid to Guilherme on social media, written in Brazilian and translated into English, remembered "a humble and hard working boy" who "lost his life working during a fight between gangs in Brixton".
"He was fatally hit by the car of the bandits," the post continued. "This first world country who lots outside see is not just a sea of roses!
"This is a daily fight, far from family, exposed to daily dangers. God comfort family and friends.
"God receives you with open arms boy!"
A Deliveroo spokesperson described Guilherme's death as an "incredibly tragic" incident and said their hearts went out to the friends and family of those who had lost their lives.
"We are as shocked and saddened that such awful events can take place in one of our local communities and we have offered to support the police however we can," they said.
The Metropolitan Police has not yet confirmed the identities of those who died, however tributes have been paid online to drill rapper Perm, who is believed to have been the target of the attack.
The musician's father Dean Whyte posted a tribute on social media on Monday morning, sharing an image of his son with the words: "R.i.p my boy daddy loves you".
"Life has changed forever".
Dean is a close friend of British professional boxer Dillian Whyte, who re-posted his tribute to Perm.
Dean himself is the head of Blvckbox Global, a management and promotional company which seeks to create events and opportunities for boxers.
A number of tributes have also been made to Perm on online music news outlets.
"R.I.P UK Drill artist # Perm, who was shot and killed in a shooting which took place in Brixton last night," one read.
White forensic tents had been put up at the scene on Monday, where debris could be seen strewn across the road.
There were two crashed vehicles - a silver car which had lost one of its tyres and a moped.
A 322 bus was left parked within the police cordon.
Police confirmed in a statement that no arrests have yet been made as they appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
Local resident Sebastian Morrison last night said: "I came across the scene when I went to the shop so I'm not a direct witness. I spoke to a few locals who did hear and see some of it.
"Shots were heard and a policewoman at scene told me it was a shooting. 12 shots were heard by locals, fire exchanged between a pair on a moped and people in a car. The car is crashed at the scene."
A Met spokesperson said in a statement: "Detectives are appealing for witnesses and information following an incident in Herne Hill which resulted in the deaths of two people.
"Work continues to identify and inform next of kin and formal identification awaits.
"Post-mortem examinations will be held in due course.
"An investigation is underway by homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.
"Local residents will see an enhanced police presence in the area and are advised to speak with officers if they have any information.
"At this stage, there have been no arrests and enquiries continue."
Officers, including firearms officers, attended in attendance along with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove of the Central South Command Unit, responsible for policing Lambeth and Southwark, added:
“I am shocked and saddened by this incident. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the two young men who have tragically lost their lives. This incident will cause a great deal of concern throughout the local community and across London.
“We are supporting Specialist Crime detectives, who are working at pace to confirm the specific sequence of events and identify and arrest those responsible.
“Local officers are on the scene and patrolling the local area to speak to local residents, seek witnesses and provide visible reassurance. I would urge anyone with any information however small to come forward to help bring whoever is responsible to justice.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 6166/30Oct. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
