Man in his 20s dies after being shot in the head in London
A man in his 20s has died and another man was shot in the leg in a double attack in Tottenham last night.
Officers responded to an address in Waverley Road at 8.45pm after receiving reports two men had been shot.
Police said a 27-year-old man was treated for a gunshot wound to the head and another man, 26, for a gunshot wound to the leg.
Despite efforts of emergency services, the 27-year-old man died at the scene. The 26-year-old man remains in hospital.
Police confirmed no arrests have yet been made and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward, but urged the public not to worry.
Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who leads policing in Tottenham, said: ‘Two men were shot on a residential street last night, with one man sadly losing his life.
‘We recognise the impact this will have on the local community. We have multiple officers patrolling the area today, aiming to obtain key evidence and provide reassurance to you.
‘At this early stage in the investigation, we have not made any arrests. Please do not let this worry you.
‘We have a highly experienced team of investigators making urgent enquiries to find out who committed this act.
‘I will now ask for anyone who was in the area, past 20:00hrs last night, to please contact police if you heard or saw something suspicious.
‘Your knowledge is crucial to us, and it may help us locate the suspects. Please do the right thing and come forward, you will be supported.’
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