Met launches murder inquiry after man shot dead at London memorial service
The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after a 40-year-old man was shot dead during a memorial service in East Acton, west London. The incident, described as a senseless act of violence, occurred on Friday evening when multiple shots were fired in the presence of 40 to 50 people, including children. No arrests have been made, and police are urgently appealing for witnesses and any available footage from the area.
- ▪A 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after being shot at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street.
- ▪Police were called at 7:47 pm on Friday after multiple shots were heard by members of the public during a memorial service.
- ▪Between 40 and 50 people, including children, were present at the scene when the shooting occurred.
- ▪DCI Brian Howie is leading the investigation and has appealed for witnesses to come forward with information or footage.
- ▪No arrests have been made, and a postmortem examination is scheduled to confirm the cause of death.
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- ▪ Man shot dead as families gather for memorial — BBC News — UK
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Police were called on Friday at 7.47pm after multiple shots were heard by members of the public in East Acton. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PAView image in fullscreenPolice were called on Friday at 7.47pm after multiple shots were heard by members of the public in East Acton. Photograph: Peter Byrne/PALondonMet launches murder inquiry after man shot dead at London memorial serviceForty-year-old victim declared dead at the scene in East Acton in a ‘senseless act of violence’Nadeem BadshahSat 3 Oct 2026 18.04 EDTLast modified on Sat 3 Oct 2026 18.10 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a “senseless act of violence” during a memorial service in west London, police have said.Police were called on Friday at 7.47pm…
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