Murder investigation launched after fatal shooting in east Acton

‘Senseless act of violence’ at a memorial service

Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in East Acton.

They were called when multiple shots were heard by members of the public at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street on Friday evening (2 October) at 7.47 pm.

Metropolitan Police officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated a 40-year-old man. Despite their best efforts he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A post-mortem examination is scheduled to establish the cause of death, but the victim is believed to have sustained a gunshot wound.

No arrests have been made at this early stage, ‘but detectives are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of the incident’, say the police. A crime scene remains in place on Braybrook Street.

Map showing where the shooting happened; Google streetview

Shooting happened in front of 40 0r 50 people including children

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said:

“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of a man whose life was taken in a senseless act of violence. We understand a large number of people had gathered for a memorial service and what should have been a time to come together in remembrance has instead left a family devastated.

“We believe between 40 and 50 people, including children, were present when this incident occurred. Someone knows what happened and we need them to come forward.

“If you were around Erconwald Street, Braybrook Street, the surrounding roads or Wormwood Scrubs playground between 6.00 and 8.00 pm, please think carefully about what you saw.

“Did you see anyone carrying or concealing weapons, people on bicycles acting suspiciously, or vehicles being driven at speed?

“We also want to hear from anyone with photographs, video, dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage or who has seen anything relevant on social media.

“However insignificant it may seem, the smallest piece of information could prove crucial in helping us establish what happened and identify those responsible.”

Anyone who may have information which can assist is urged to contact police via 101, quoting CAD 7011/2Oct or upload it to the police major incident portal here. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.