Categories: Global

Black Lives Matter Activist Sasha Johnson in Critical Condition After Being Shot in the Head

An activist who has played a leading role in antiracism demonstrations in Britain is in critical condition after being shot in London.

The Taking the Initiative Party says self-styled Oxford Black Panther Sasha Johnson was shot in the head on Sunday. It said Johnson, who played a leading role in Black Lives Matter protests last year, had received “numerous death threats.”

UK Police told ARISE News that Johnson ‘s injuries are life threatening. The activist has received many death threats in the past, her friends told ARISE News.

Johnson has been operated on at Kings College Hospital for a serious head injury. Another man has also been shot – his condition isn’t known.

The Metropolitan Police force said a 27-year-old woman was in a hospital in critical condition after being shot in southeast London early Sunday. It did not identify her, but said “there is nothing to suggest it was a targeted attack or that the woman had received any credible threats against her before this incident.”

The force said officers were called to reports of gunshots in the Peckham area of the city just before 3 a.m. on Sunday. Police said the shooting took place near a house where a party was taking place.

Detectives have appealed for witnesses and have not made any arrests.

The recently founded Taking the Initiative Party said Johnson, a member of its executive leadership committee, was “a strong, powerful voice for our people and our community.”

Johnson rose to prominence last year during the Black Lives Matter protests, as a leader of the TTIP, which has been called “Britain’s first Black-led political party.”

She is a mother of two, and also works to deliver food and groceries to families in need, according to the party.

Follow us on:

AriseNews

Recent Posts

Indonesian Government To Evacuate 16,000 Residents After Mount Lewotobi Eruption

Indonesia is evacuating 16,000 residents after Mount Lewotobi erupted, resulting in nine deaths and significant…

6 mins ago

Philippines Stockpiles Food, Evacuates Towns As Typhoon Yinxing Threatens Northeast

The Philippines is stockpiling food, evacuating towns, and deploying soldiers in preparation for Typhoon Yinxing,…

20 mins ago

Harris Wraps Up Campaign in Philadelphia, Trump Rallies in Michigan as Tight Election Nears

Harris has concluded her campaign in Philadelphia while Trump gathers support in Michigan as election…

34 mins ago

Pennsylvania Judge Approves Elon Musk’s $1Million Voter Giveaway

A Pennsylvania judge has approved Elon Musk's plan to give away $1 million in support…

48 mins ago

Israel Hostages Forum Calls for Investigation into Leak of Confidential Documents by Netanyahu Aide

The Israel Hostages Group has urged for an investigation after a Netanyahu aide allegedly leaked…

49 mins ago

Japan Launches World’s First Wooden Satellite LignoSat To Test Timber’s Potential In Space

Japan has launched LignoSat, the world’s first wooden satellite, to explore timber's potential in sustainable…

53 mins ago