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On Tuesday around 12:30 PM, police responded to reports of a shooting on Charles Street in Liverpool, Sydney. A man in his 30s was shot in the leg and taken to hospital; his injuries are not life-threatening. The shooter remains at large. Police have established a crime scene and are seeking witnesses or any footage that might help them understand what led to the shooting.
Meanwhile, Friday evening saw a fatal shooting near Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street in East Acton, West London, during a memorial service. A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after multiple gunshots were heard. Approximately 50 people, including children, were present when the incident occurred. Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie leads the murder investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward and emphasizing that even small details could be crucial in identifying those responsible.
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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in West London on Friday evening.
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man → launch → evening
Police and paramedics were called to the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street , East Acton, at about 7.45pm following reports that multiple gunshots had been heard.
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A 40-year-old man was found injured at the scene and treated by the London Ambulance Service.
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man → find → Service
Despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead.
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The victim's family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
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Detectives believe the shooting took place while dozens of people, including children, were attending a memorial gathering nearby.
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Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of a man whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence.
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We understand a large number of people had gathered for a memorial service and what should have been a time to come together in remembrance has instead left a family devastated."
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Police said between 40 and 50 people are believed to have been present when the shooting occurred.
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A post-mortem examination will be carried out in due course, although officers believe the victim suffered a gunshot wound.
No arrests have been made.
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A crime scene remains in place on Braybrook Street as detectives work to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
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DCI Howie appealed for witnesses to come forward, saying: "Someone knows what happened and we need them to come forward.
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If you were around Erconwald Street, Braybrook Street, the surrounding roads or Wormwood Scrubs playground between 6pm and 8pm, please think carefully about what you saw.
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"Did you see anyone carrying or concealing weapons, people on bicycles acting suspiciously, or vehicles being driven at speed?"
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Officers are also seeking photographs, mobile phone footage, dashcam recordings and doorbell camera images that could assist the investigation.
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Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting CAD 7011/02Oct.
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Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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