A man has died and a woman has been injured in a shooting at a north London park.
The Metropolitan police said officers responded to reports of gunshots in Clissold Park in Hackney at 7.06pm on Wednesday.
A man in his 40s received treatment for gunshot wounds but was pronounced dead in hospital, police said. The force added that inquiries were continuing to identify his next of kin.
A woman in her 40s was treated by paramedics from the London ambulance service and the London air ambulance. Police said her injuries were not deemed life-threatening and she had been discharged from hospital.
They added that the victim and her family continued to be supported by specialist officers.
A gun believed to have been involved in the incident was recovered at the scene, police said.
DS Oliver Richter, who is responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said police believed it was an isolated incident and there was no further risk to the public.
He said: “We understand this is a deeply distressing incident for those involved, the witnesses in the park and the community in the surrounding area. We are in the early stages of the investigation, but we believe the man and woman are known to one another and at this time, we are treating it as an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.
“Officers are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of the incident and will continue to support those who are affected. A crime scene remains in place for investigation with an increased police presence.”
Hackney council said it was supporting the police with their investigations. It added: “Clissold Park will remain closed tomorrow morning, when we will provide an update on its reopening.”
In a post on X, the Hackney mayor, Caroline Woodley, said: “Such a terrible event. Thank you so much to the emergency services for the swift response. I hope the woman and all those affected have all the support they need – I will be following up to make sure.”
