Murder hunt launched after young man dies from gunshot wound
A murder investigation has been launched in West Kensington after a man died from a gunshot wound.
Police were called at just after 10.15pm yesterday following reports of a disturbance at a residential address in Comeragh Road, which lies between Baron’s Court and West Kensington Tube stations.
Police officers and London Ambulance Service staff attended. At the scene a 21-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound. He was treated by medics at the scene, but despite their efforts he sadly died at the scene shortly before 11pm.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, leading the investigation, said: “I am saddened to confirm that another young man has lost his life to violence on the streets of our capital.
“This incident took place at a busy time of the evening when many people will have been going out, coming home or driving through Comeragh Road, Barton Road or Palliser Road.
“I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area in the half an hour period from 10.13pm. Did you see a group of people or an altercation? Do you have dashcam footage?
“Detectives are still in the area and I urge anyone with information to approach those officers direct or contact us by phone or online. If you can help, please do speak to us.”
His next of kin have been notified and are being supported by specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.
At this early stage there have been no arrests. A crime scene remains in place.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information, but has not yet spoken with police, should call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting 6709/1APR.
To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.
Pictured top: Comeragh Road (Picture: Google Street View)
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