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Evening Standard
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Bonnie Christian

Wembley shooting: Police launch murder investigation after man shot dead in north London

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was shot dead in north west London.

Armed officers and the London Ambulance Service found a man in his mid-20s suffering from gunshot injuries on Harrow Road near Stonebridge Park just after 8pm on Friday after reports of a shooting.

The man died in hospital a short time later.

Formal identification and a post-mortem examination are now due to take place.

Officers said a crime scene remains in place and motorists are being warned to avoid the area.

Scotland Yard said local residents can expect an enhanced police presence in the area.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 9128/5July or Crimestoppers anonymously via 0800 555 111.

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