Man Shot Dead on Askew Road

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Victim dies at the scene despite efforts of paramedics and arrival of air ambulance

Picture: Met Police

A man has been shot dead in Shepherd’s Bush in the early hours of Monday (8 June).

The police were called at 12.40am to Askew Road where they found a man believed to be in his twenties who had suffered gunshot wounds.

He was treated at the scene opposite the Orchard Tavern by paramedics and a London Air Ambulance helicopter landed near the location. Despite their efforts he was pronounced dead at the scene at 1:26as.

Enquiries are underway to locate and inform his next of kin.

A murder investigation has been started but no arrests have been made at this stage.

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD224/8Jun.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

June 8, 2020