A TEENAGE boy has been shot dead in south London with a manhunt being launched for the gunman.
Met Police have opened up a murder investigation after a 16-year-old was fatally gunned down in broad daylight this afternoon.
UKNIPA teenage boy has been shot dead in south London with a manhunt being launched for his killer[/caption]
UKNIPLondon’s Ambulance Service rushed to the scene of the attack earlier today[/caption]
UKNIPThe area near to a playground on Paradise Road has been cordoned off[/caption]
Reports of a shooting outside a playground on Paradise Road near to Stockwell Tube Station were made just after 3.20pm.
Officers along with London’s Air Ambulance and London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene to find the young victim.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the teen was tragically pronounced dead when they arrived.
Officers are still working to identify the teenager and contact his family.
Lead officer on the case Superintendent Gabriel Cameron described the attack as “enormously shocking”.
He said: “This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community.
“Our thoughts are with the young boy’s family at this devastating time.
“Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened. They will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly.
“Please rest assured we will work around the clock to identify and find those responsible.”
No arrests have been made yet with a manhunt for the teen’s killer still underway.
A police cordons remain in place while emergency services carry out their investigations.
UKNIPPolice have ordered a murder investigation after the fatal attack[/caption] Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
