Black Lives Matter activist fighting for her life after being shot in head in London

A Black Lives Matter activist is fighting for her life in hospital after being shot in the head, in keeping with a political celebration she is affiliated with.

Sasha Johnson – a mum-of-three – is alleged to be in a vital situation after being gunned down in the early hours of Sunday.

The information was introduced on-line by Taking The Initiative.

An announcement mentioned: “It is with nice unhappiness that we inform you that our personal Sasha Johnson has sustained a gunshot wound to her head.

“She is at present hospitalised and in a vital situation. The incident occurred in the early hours of this morning, following quite a few demise threats.

Have you been affected by this incident? Email [email protected].

Ms Johnson has beforehand been outspoken on racial points

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“Sasha has at all times been actively fighting for black individuals and the injustices that encompass the black neighborhood, in addition to being each a member of BLM and a member of Taking the Initiative Party’s Executive Leadership Committee.

“Sasha can be a mom of three and a powerful, highly effective voice for our individuals and our neighborhood.

“Let’s all come collectively and pray for Sasha, pray for her restoration and present our help to her household and family members.”

Ms Johnson – who beforehand styled herself because the ‘Black Panther of Oxford’ – has been outspoken on racial points.

A hashtag – #prayforsashajohnson – is being circulated on-line.

The Metropolitan Police mentioned it couldn’t touch upon identities however was “conscious” of the social media posts.

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The drive launched a witness enchantment earlier on Sunday after a taking pictures in the Southwark space of London at roughly 3am.

Officers raced to the scene on Consort Road following experiences of gunfire.

The sufferer, regarded as Ms Johnson, was taken to hospital the place she stays with “life-threatening accidents”.

No arrests have been made.

DCI Jimi Tele mentioned: “We are all hoping that this younger girl’s situation improves.

Sasha Johnson Co-organiser of the Million People March and Black Lives Matter activist speaks during the demonstration.

Ms Johnson was a co-organiser of the ‘Million People March’

“Our investigation is in its early phases and pressing enquiries are underneath technique to set up the circumstances.

“I might enchantment to the residents of Consort Road and the encircling space to examine any doorbell or dashcam footage for any suspicious exercise which will relate to this investigation.”

Anybody with details about the incident is requested to name police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 1172/23May.

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