Kilburn attack: Man shot dead in London
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead near flats in west London.
Armed police and an ambulance crew were called to Hansel Road, Kilburn just before 12.30am on Tuesday morning, but the victim, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation has been launched by the Met’s homicide command, and no arrests have yet been made.
Chief superintendent Roy Smith, the Metropolitan Police’s borough commander for the area, said: “Firstly my thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones and I know colleagues will be working hard to support them.
”Officers from every part of the Met are out on our streets using every tactic available to stop mindless violence like this.
“I am incredibly proud of and grateful to colleagues from both the Met and London Ambulance Service who rushed towards danger to try and save this young man’s life – as they would do for any one of us.
”We can only combat violence like this by working together and we really do need your help and support.
“Officers will be out on patrol in the local area over the coming days and I would ask that you stop and talk with them if you have any information which might assist our investigation.”
No arrests have yet been made.
Anyone with information can call 101 quoting the reference CAD140/12Aug, or to remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
