Man, 26, gunned down while sat in car as cops hunt suspect who ‘arrived & shot him several times before fleeing on bike’

Forensic investigators at a crime scene on Chalton Street.

POLICE have launched a murder probe after a man in his twenties was shot dead yesterday evening.

Cops were called to reports of gunfire in Chalton Street in the London Borough of Camden at around 11pm on March 28.

A Metropolitan Police car and officer behind police cordon tape at a crime scene on Chalton Street.
A man in his twenties was shot dead yesterday eveningCredit: PA
Forensic investigators at a crime scene on Chalton Street.
Cops were called to reports of gunfire in Chalton Street in the London Borough of CamdenCredit: PA

Paramedics battled to save the 26-year-old victim, but he was pronounced dead at the scene.

His devastated family have been told, with specialist officers now supporting them.

Met Police officers say CCTV enquiries reveal the victim was shot at several times while sitting in a white Nissan Juke.

The gunman is believed to have arrived on a bike before fleeing the scene the same way.

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Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke said: “We are aware of the concern that this will cause for the local community, and want to reassure them that we are working hard to identify the attacker and bring them to justice.

“If anyone has any information that could help us, it is extremely important that they contact the police – either through 101, online or via independent charity Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.

“Our thoughts are with the young man’s family at this incredibly difficult time.”

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