Police have launched a murder investigation after a 40-year-old man was shot dead as people gathered for a memorial service in west London.
Officers were called to the scene in East Acton just before 7.50pm on Friday, after members of the public reported hearing shots fired, the Metropolitan Police said.
The force added that around 40 to 50 people were at the scene – including children – when the incident occurred at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street, having gathered for a memorial service.
No arrests have been made and a police cordon remains in place in Braybrook Street.
Detective chief inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the police 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.”
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