Man in 20s killed ‘while standing in the street’ in Battersea shooting

A man has been shot dead in Battersea.

Police were called at around 9.50pm last night to reports of gunshots heard in Shuttleworth Road.

Emergency services attended the scene where they found a man, believed to be aged in his 20s, injured.

They immediately provided emergency first aid, but despite their efforts the man died at the scene.

Detectives are now appealing to the public for witnesses to the incident.

Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, who leads the investigation, said: “This is a tragic incident where a young man has lost his life while standing on a street in Battersea. Our thoughts are with his family and friends as they continue to struggle with this terrible news.

“Detectives are working at pace to gather as much information as possible, and I would ask anyone who was in the area and saw events unfold, or anyone who has captured this on phone or doorbell footage, to contact police immediately.”

The Met said the victim’s next of kin are aware and they will be supported by specialist officers.

Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.

Detective Chief Superintendent Clair Kelland, from the South West BCU, which covers Wandsworth, said: “This murder will come as a terrible shock to the local community who will be waking up to this news.

“I want to reassure them that experienced homicide detectives from the Specialist Crime Command will be working tirelessly to find out who is responsible, and we will offer them all the support we can.

“There will be an enhanced police presence in the area over the coming days, and I would ask that the local community in Battersea speak with officers. Please tell us if you saw or heard anything, or wish to raise any concerns. I would also like to thank local residents for their co-operation whilst the crime scene is in place.”

A spokesman for the Met said: “At this early stage there have been no arrests and enquiries continue.

“Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 8285/05Oct. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

Pictured top: Shuttleworth Road, where the shooting took place (Picture: Google Street View)