Man in his 30s shot dead in the street as cops hunt gunman & ‘piece together events’

A MAN has been shot dead in east London today, police have said.

Cops were called to reports of a man injured in Linton Road, Barking, at around 4.35am.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended and found a man, believed to be aged in his 30s, suffering a gunshot injury.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Next of kin have been informed, the Metropolitan Police said.

A crime scene remains in place at the location and a murder investigation is under way, the force added.

There has been no arrest and enquiries into the circumstances continue.

Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Basford said: “I understand the shock and concern local residents will be feeling following this incident.

“But I want to reassure them that a team of experienced detectives are already working diligently to piece together the events that has led to this shooting and identify who is responsible.

“Local residents will see increased police activity in and around the Linton Road area and I would ask them for patience while officers carry out vital work.

“If you have any concerns, or information that could assist the investigation, then please speak to one of them or contact police.”

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD 1295/13Oct.

You can also provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.