Black Lives Matter activist Sasha Johnson “in critical condition after being shot to the head” | UK News

A woman who was shot to the head in the wee hours of Sunday morning is said to be an activist in the Black Lives Matters movement.

Police are asking for information after finding the woman, in her 20s, fatally injured in Southwark, south London, around 3 a.m.

In a statement on its Facebook page, the Taking The Initiative party said Sasha Johnson had received numerous death threats.

The statement read: “It is with great sadness that we inform you that our own Sasha Johnson was shot in the head.

“Sasha has always actively fought for black people and the injustices that surround the black community, in addition to being both a member of the BLM and a member of the executive board of the Taking the Initiative party.

“Sasha is also a mother of three and a strong and powerful voice for our people and our community.

“Let us all come together and pray for Sasha, pray for her recovery, and show our support for her family and loved ones.”

She has reportedly severed ties with the Black Lives Matter movement in recent months.

Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Trident) are investigating.

There is a significant police presence in the area as investigations continue and a number of roads are currently closed.

No arrests were made.

Chief Detective Inspector Jimi Tele said: “We all hope this young woman’s condition improves.

“Our investigation is in its early stages and urgent investigations are underway to establish the circumstances.

“I invite residents of Consort Road and surrounding areas to check out …