A man has been fatally shot near a house party.
The Metropolitan Police said officers were called shortly before 5am on Saturday to reports of a male shot in Birdhurst Road, Croydon, south London.
The force said a 35-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
A murder investigation has been launched, led by DCI Katherine Goodwin of Specialist Crime, and police are keen to hear from anyone who was at the house party.
DCI Goodwin said: “My thoughts are with the family of the victim. They will be supported by specialist officers.
“Although our inquiries are at a very early stage, I believe the victim may have attended a house party which continued through the early hours of Saturday morning, near to the scene of the shooting in Birdhurst Road, Croydon.
“Officers would like to speak to anyone who was at that party.
“Even if you do not think you saw or heard anything significant, please contact police if you were there.
“I also want to appeal for any witnesses, anyone with information or anyone who may have relevant dashcam or other footage to please get in touch.”
There have been no arrests made so far.
People are asked to call the incident room on 020 8785 8244 or Crimestoppers if they have information.
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