Man in his 30s shot dead in the street as police hunt gunman and ’piece together events’

13 October 2024 , 19:09

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Police guard a cordon in Barking, east London, following a shootingCredit: LNP

A man was shot dead in East London today, according to police. Officers were called to reports of an injured man on Linton Road, Barking, at around 4:35 am.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a man, believed to be aged in his 30s, suffering a gunshot injury.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin have been informed, the Metropolitan Police said.

A crime scene remains in place at the location and a murder investigation is under way, the force added.

Cops were called at around 4.35am to reports of a man injured in Linton RoadCredit: LNP

Officers and London Ambulance Service attendedCredit: LNP

There has been no arrest and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Basford said: "I understand the shock and concern local residents will be feeling following this incident. 

"But I want to reassure them that a team of experienced detectives are already working diligently to piece together the events that has led to this shooting and identify who is responsible.

"Local residents will see increased police activity in and around the Linton Road area and I would ask them for patience while officers carry out vital work.

David Wilson

Politics Editor