A 21-year-old man has been shot dead in west London as police launch a search for the gunman.
Police and ambulance crews were called to Comeragh Road in leafy west Kensington, where houses sell for close to £1m, just after 10pm last night.
A man was found with gunshots wounds and treated by medics but died at the scene.
A crime scene remains in place on the road this afternoon, as police said there have been no arrests amid their hunt for the killer.
The victim’s next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course, the Met said.
Police have cordoned off Comeragh Road in west Kensington after a 21-year-old man was fatally shot last night at around 10pm
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie leading the investigation said: ‘I am saddened to confirm that another young man has lost his life to violence on the streets of our capital.
‘This incident took place at a busy time of the evening when many people will have been going out, coming home or driving through Comeragh Road, Barton Road or Palliser Road.
‘I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area in the half an hour period from 22:13hrs. Did you see a group of people or an altercation? Do you have dashcam footage?
‘Detectives are still in the area and I urge anyone with information to approach those officers direct or contact us by phone or online. If you can help please do speak to us.’
Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall, responsible for policing in Hammersmith and Fulham said: ‘Our officers remain at the crime scene and additional patrols will be conducted in the area to provide reassurance to the community.
‘If you have concerns please do approach officers as they patrol or contact your neighbourhood policing team.
‘We thank you for your patience as our Specialist Crime colleagues continue their enquiries.’
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information, but has not yet spoken with police, should call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 6709/1APR.
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