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Met Police Open Murder Probe After West London Memorial Shooting
Detectives are seeking witnesses after a 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene, and no arrests have been made.
- A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a "senseless act of violence" as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service in Acton, West London, on Friday, police said.
- The Metropolitan Police were called to the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street shortly before 8pm on Friday after members of the public reported hearing multiple shots fired during the service.
- Despite the "best efforts" of the London Ambulance Service, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers.
- Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie is leading the inquiry, urging witnesses to come forward; no arrests have been made as detectives work at pace to establish what occurred.
- Anyone with information should contact police via 101, quoting CAD 7011/2Oct, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous. Police seek photographs, video, dashcam, or doorbell footage from the incident.
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Police launch manhunt after mourner shot dead at memorial service in London
A murder investigation has been launched after a mourner was shot dead in a “senseless act of violence” as up to 50 people – including children – gathered for a memorial service in Acton, west London, on Friday, police said.
·London, United Kingdom
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Man shot dead in crowd at London memorial service as police launch murder investigation
Man shot dead in crowd at London memorial service as police launch murder investigation . Met Police detectives have opened a murder investigation after a 40-year-old man died following a shooting in a large crowd of families at a memorial service in west London
·London, United Kingdom
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