Man shot dead at East Acton memorial gathering
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 40-year-old man died at the scene on Friday evening.
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A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead in East Acton on Friday evening. Police were called to the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street at approximately 7:45pm on October 2, 2026, following reports of multiple gunshots. The victim, a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Detectives believe the shooting occurred while between 40 and 50 people, including children, were attending a nearby memorial gathering. The Met Police stated that what should have been a time of remembrance was instead marked by a "senseless act of violence" that left a family devastated, as reported by the BBC London.
Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, but the man could not be saved. His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers. A post-mortem examination is scheduled to determine the exact cause of death, though officers believe the victim sustained a gunshot wound.
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Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, has appealed for anyone with information to come forward. He specifically asked individuals who were in the vicinity of Erconwald Street, Braybrook Street, surrounding roads, or the Wormwood Scrubs playground between 6:00pm and 8:00pm on the evening of the incident to consider what they may have seen.
Police are seeking details about suspicious activity, such as individuals carrying weapons, people on bicycles acting suspiciously, or vehicles being driven at speed. They are also requesting any photographs, video footage from mobile phones, dashcams, or doorbell cameras that could assist the inquiry. Information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, quoting CAD 7011/02Oct.
No arrests have been made, and a crime scene remains in place on Braybrook Street as the investigation continues.
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+When and where did the shooting happen?
A 40-year-old man was shot dead in East Acton on Friday evening, October 2, 2026. The incident occurred at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street.
+Were there other people present at the time of the shooting?
Detectives believe that between 40 and 50 people, including children, were attending a nearby memorial gathering when the shooting took place. Police are appealing for witnesses from this group.
+Has anyone been arrested in connection with the shooting?
No arrests have been made at this time. A murder investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to contact them directly or anonymously.
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