A police investigation has been launched after a man was killed in a shooting in east London.
Police rushed to Linton Road in Barking following reports of a shooting at around 4.35am on Sunday.
A man believed to be in his 30s was found with a gunshot injury. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed. A crime scene remains in place.
There have been no arrests and enquiries into the incident continue.
Detective 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.
“If you have any concerns, or information that could assist the investigation, then please speak to one of them or contact police.”
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 1295/13Oct. You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
