Memorial Shootings Investigation
6 outlets
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9 reporters
- Riley WalterSydney Morning Herald
- Namita SinghThe Independent
- Joe RossiterDaily Mail
- Izzie AddisonEvening Standard
- Stewart CarrEvening Standard
- Catherine EvansBBC
- Nadeem BadshahThe Guardian
- Megan HoweEvening Standard
- Robert FolkerDaily Mail
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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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“However insignificant it may seem, the smallest piece of information could prove crucial in helping us establish what happened and identify those responsible.”
'Did you see anyone carrying or concealing weapons, people on bicycles acting suspiciously, or vehicles being driven at speed?
A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a "senseless act of violence" as up to 50 people – including children – gathered for a memorial service in west London.
His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers, the force added.
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How it changed
- 29 Sep
Police are responding to reports of a shooting in Sydney’s south-west.
- 3 Oct
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.
- 8 Oct
We know there are people who witnessed important moments before, during or after the shooting who have not yet come forward.
Coverage 13 articles
8 Oct Pictured: Man, 40, shot dead at memorial service as killer remains at large
Daily Mail- 8 Oct Pictured: Man shot dead at memorial service in west London
Evening Standard 
7 Oct Pictured: Man shot dead at memorial service in west London
Evening Standard
3 Oct Met launches murder inquiry after man shot dead at London memorial service
The Guardian
3 Oct Man shot dead as families gather for memorial
BBC
3 Oct Murder investigation launched after man shot dead near West London memorial gathering
Evening Standard
3 Oct Man shot dead in ‘senseless act of violence’ – police say
Evening Standard- 3 Oct Man shot dead in “senseless act of violence” – police say
Evening Standard - 3 Oct Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service
Daily Mail 29 Sep Gunman on the run after daytime Sydney shooting
Sydney Morning Herald
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29 Sep Large police response in Sydney after man shot in broad daylight
The Independent
29 Sep Man in his 30s shot in broad daylight at Sydney apartment block as police swarm the scene
Daily Mail29 Sep One injured in south-west Sydney shooting
Sydney Morning Herald
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