The scene in Maplestead Road
(Picture: @999London)A man was fighting for his life in hospital on Friday after being shot in the face in a residential street in east London.
Police are investigating after the victim in his 20s was found suffering gunshot injuries in Maplestead Road in Dagenham at 6.25pm on Thursday.
He was taken to hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable.
Forensic officers were spotted searching the scene as the road remained closed overnight.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command (Trident) are investigating and enquiries continue.
It is not yet clear whether he was shot inside a property or in the street.
At this early stage, there have been no arrests.
Anybody with information or dashcam footage of the incident is asked to call police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD 5778/29April. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
