COPS have launched a murder probe after a man was shot dead.
Emergency services rushed to the scene in Erith, South East London, shortly before 9pm on Thursday.
A man with gunshot wounds was found on a residential street.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died at the scene in Hillside.
Police say enquiries are underway to confirm his identity and inform his next of kin.
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The area has been cordoned off as cops investigate.
No arrests have been made yet.
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD7135/9Feb.
Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
