The Metropolitan Police said that a murder investigation is underway after a boy was shot dead in Kensington while a family event took place in the park - with six males arrested on suspicion of murder
A murder investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy was shot dead in a London park.
On Sunday evening, around 7.20pm, police responded to reports of a shooting in a park near Hazlewood Crescent, W10.
The London Ambulance Service were also called to reports of the shooting in Hornimans Park, also known as Teletubbies Park, in Ladbroke Grove, Kensington, at around 7.19pm. According to reports on social media, there was a family event taking place in the park.
Police officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene - where a 15-year-old boy was found injured. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police are now working to identify the teenager, and inform his next of kin. No other injuries have been reported, and since the incident, six people have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. A crime scene remains in place at the location.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said: "A murder investigation is under way following a shooting in Ladbroke Grove. Police were called at approximately 19:20hrs on Sunday, 21 July to reports of a shooting in a park near Hazlewood Crescent, W10.
"Officers, London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance all attended the scene. A teenager, believed aged 15, was found suffering injuries. Despite the best efforts of the emergency services he was pronounced dead at the scene.
"Work is ongoing to identify and inform his next of kin. No reports of any other injuries. Six males have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody. A crime scene remains in place at the location.
"Anyone with information at this early stage is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD6343/21Jul. You can also report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
MyLondon reported that on X, one person said: "Nothing gets ur heart racing more than being out at an event wid ur kids and shots start beating… da fear dat brings is unreal…having a convo about it coz ur child is talking bout it also isn’t comfortable neither."
Replaying tosomeone who asked for more information, he added: "Bro kmt it was some kids/family event in a park I think Dey do it every year…was out there wid da kids and Yh someone got shot dead in deh."
On Facebook, others have said: "Ran for my life. I was there and heard three gunshots. Didn’t wait to see who, I ran for my life. This is so sad. The park was full of families having fun."
Another person claimed to have seen the gunman emerge from bushes and start firing.
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