Teenager is shot dead in east London in 108th murder in the capital this year as police launch hunt for killer
- The 19-year-old man was shot and mortally wounded in Walthamstow
- He was taken to hospital in north east London by friends in a car where he died
- Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward who witnessed the attack
Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager was gunned down in east London.
The 19-year-old victim was shot at 11pm on Saturday on Vallentin Road, E17 in Walthamstow.
Police said the man was bundled into a car by his friends after being shot and rushed to hospital in north-east London.
The victim was shot and fatally wounded on Vallentin Road, E17 at 11pm last night
The victim is the 108th person to be murdered in London so far this year
Buses were diverted from Vallentin Road following last night’s murder
The man was pronounced dead at 11.38. He is the 108th murder victim in London so far in 2018.
Scotland Yard said they are happy they know the identity of the victim but are awaiting a formal identification to release any further details.
The man’s next of kin have been informed about his death.
A post-mortem to determine the exact cause of death will be held in the near future.
Police said there have not been any arrests.
Anyone with information about the murder or who witnessed what happened is asked to contact the Metropolitan Police on 101 quoting CAD7639sep22.
People can also pass on information to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or by visiting their website.
It comes less than 24 hours after a 20-year-old man was killed in a ‘senseless’ stabbing at a house party in north-east London.
Two other people, a 17-year-old boy and a 24-year-old man, were also seriously injured in the incident, although their injuries were not life-threatening.
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