Man Shot Dead in Southall in Early Hours of Saturday Morning
Armed police respond to incident in Lady Margaret Road
A 26-year-old man has died after being shot in Southall in the early hours of Saturday morning (11 November).
An armed police unit was summoned after a report of a shooting on Lady Margaret Road just after 1.20am. A man suffering from gunshot wounds was found at the scene and was taken to hospital but died a few hours later.
Officers from the Met’s Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating and appealing for witnesses and those with information to come forward.
DI Simon Stancombe said: “We are retaining an open mind as to the motive of this attack. We know that a large crowd gathered shortly after the shooting and some people within that group may well have witnessed what took place and seen the suspect(s) leaving the scene.
“It’s vital they get in touch so we can build on the information we have and find those behind this shooting.”
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information should call police at the incident room on 0208 358 0300 or via @MetCC, or anonymously on 0800 555 111/www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
November 11, 2017