A 45-year-old man has died after being shot in Stoke Newington.
The incident happened in Dyvenor Road at the junction with Stoke Newington High Street just before 12.20am today (August 5).
Officers attended and found a man who had been shot
The emergency services tried to save him but he died at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by the police.
Formal identification of the victim and a post-mortem are due to happen.
There have been no arrests. A crime scene remains in place with Dynevor Road and parts of Stoke Newington High Street closed.
Police advise people to avoid the area if possible.
Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads policing for the area, said: “Our team of detectives and forensic specialists are working at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to the tragic death of this man.
“We understand this incident will cause concern within the Stoke Newington community, however we do believe this to be an isolated incident at this stage of the investigation with no wider risk to the general public.
“Residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area, along with a crime scene, as we carry out our enquiries.
“We thank them for their patience and co-operation at this time.
“We urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information that could assist us, to come forward as soon as possible.”
Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 108/5AUG. Information can also be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A London Ambulance Service spokespeople said: “We were called at 12.18am today (5 August) to reports of a shooting at the junction of Stoke Newington High Street and Dynevor Road, Hackney.
“We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic, a paramedic from our tactical response unit and an incident response officer.
“We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in car.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.”
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called at 00:18 on Tuesday, 5 August to Dynevor Road, N16 to reports of gunshots.
“Officers arrived and found a man, aged 45, with gunshot injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, sadly he was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Formal identification and a post-mortem examination will take place in due course.”
