Six men arrested after boy, 15, fatally shot in Ladbroke Grove

A murder investigation has been launched after a 15-year-old boy was fatally shot yesterday evening.

Cops were called at around 7.20pm to reports of a shooting in a park near Hazlewood Crescent, Ladbroke Grove.

Officers, London Ambulance Service crews and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene, police said.

A teenager, believed to be aged 15, was found suffering injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Six men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

A crime scene remains in place as officers work to identify and inform the victims next of kin.

Anyone with information at this early stage is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD6343/21Jul. You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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