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.
Police were called to East Acton at 7.47pm on Friday, after members of the public reported hearing several gunshots near the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street.
Officers attended the scene together with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.
The injured man was treated by medical staff, but despite their efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and are receiving support from specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination will be carried out to establish the exact cause of death.
At this stage, detectives believe the victim suffered a gunshot wound.
There have been no arrests so far, according to the Met.
Detectives are continuing to establish what led to the shooting and identify those responsible. A crime scene remains in place on Braybrook Street while enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of a man whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence.
“We understand a large number of people had gathered for a memorial service and what should have been a time to come together in remembrance has instead left a family devastated.
“We believe between 40 and 50 people, including children, were present when this incident occurred. Someone knows what happened and we need them to come forward.
“If you were around Erconwald Street, Braybrook Street, the surrounding roads or Wormwood Scrubs playground between 6pm and 8pm, please think carefully about what you saw.
“Did you see anyone carrying or concealing weapons, people on bicycles acting suspiciously, or vehicles being driven at speed?
“We also want to hear from anyone with photographs, video, dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage or who has seen anything relevant on social media.
“However insignificant it may seem, the smallest piece of information could prove crucial in helping us establish what happened and identify those responsible.”
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or has information that could assist the investigation to come forward.
Information can be provided by calling 101 and quoting CAD 7011/2Oct, or through the police major incident portal.
Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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