A tragic incident unfolded in south London, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy due to a shooting, as reported by the Metropolitan Police. The young victim was found at Paradise Road near Stockwell Tube station, with authorities responding to the shooting after a call around 15:20 GMT. Sadly, the teenager could not be saved and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The authorities are currently in the process of identifying the victim and notifying his family about the heartbreaking loss. As of now, there have been no arrests made in connection to the shooting. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron expressed condolences to the family, acknowledging the gravity of the situation and the profound impact it is likely to have on the local community.
Local law enforcement officials are actively investigating the incident by gathering CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to reconstruct the sequence of events leading to the tragedy. The tragic news has left the community in shock, with MP Florence Eshalomi expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a young life. The incident marks the third homicide of an individual under 25 years old in the capital this year, prompting a continued police presence in the area with cordons and road closures still in effect
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