Overview
- Officers responded to reports of gunfire and found a man in his 40s inside a vehicle on St Bartholomew's Road, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
- Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten has opened a Metropolitan Police murder investigation and said an increased police presence will remain while detectives work to establish what happened.
- No arrests have been made at this early stage and the victim’s family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
- Police have asked anyone with information or video to contact 101 quoting CAD797/18AUG or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
- The shooting is being reported against Met data showing Newham recorded 76 gun-related offences in the past year, a fact that underlines local concern and could shape further patrols and community policing.