London police have opened a murder investigation after a 21-year-old man was found shot in West Kensington on Monday night. The victim was discovered with gunshot wounds at the scene and was treated by paramedics, but he died shortly before 11 pm. The incident occurred on Comeragh Road, and police were called to the scene at 10:17 pm following reports of a disturbance. A crime scene has been established, but no arrests have been made yet.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie is leading the investigation and has appealed for anyone with information on the shooting to come forward to the police. He expressed his sadness over the violence and stated that the incident took place during a busy time in the evening when many people would have been going out or coming back home. Howie called on anyone who witnessed anything unusual or suspicious to contact the authorities and provide any information that could assist with the investigation.
Chief Superintendent Jill Horsfall, responsible for policing in Hammersmith and Fulham, confirmed that additional police patrols would take place in the area to provide a sense of security to the community. The victim’s next of kin has been informed, and a post-mortem examination is expected to take place soon.
London has been experiencing a surge in violent crime in recent years, and the shooting once again highlights the need for more police presence and other measures to prevent such incidents. The police have also requested anyone with video footage or CCTV footage of the area around that time to contact them immediately. The investigation is ongoing, and the authorities have urged witnesses to come forward to assist in bringing the perpetrator to justice
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