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Man is shot dead outside school | Man is shot dead outside school |
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A man has been shot dead outside a north-west London primary school. | A man has been shot dead outside a north-west London primary school. |
The victim, who has not been named but is thought to be in his 20s, was found injured in the street in Shakespeare Avenue, Stonebridge. | |
He died in hospital from a single gunshot wound. No-one has been arrested in connection with the death. | He died in hospital from a single gunshot wound. No-one has been arrested in connection with the death. |
Forensic officers are examining the playground of Stonebridge School which will be closed for up to three days while investigations continue. | Forensic officers are examining the playground of Stonebridge School which will be closed for up to three days while investigations continue. |
Police said they know the victim's identity and are informing his next-of-kin. | Police said they know the victim's identity and are informing his next-of-kin. |
A post-mortem examination was conducted at Northwick Park Hospital and an inquest will be opened and adjourned on Tuesday. | A post-mortem examination was conducted at Northwick Park Hospital and an inquest will be opened and adjourned on Tuesday. |
It is thought the victim was attending a private party at the school prior to the shooting which happened at about 0230 GMT on Sunday. | |
A statement on the Brent Council website said: "Due to police investigations into an incident close to the school in the early hours of Sunday morning, please be advised the school will be closed on Monday 9 February." | A statement on the Brent Council website said: "Due to police investigations into an incident close to the school in the early hours of Sunday morning, please be advised the school will be closed on Monday 9 February." |
The killing is being investigated by officers from Operation Trident, which deals with gun crime in the London's black community. | The killing is being investigated by officers from Operation Trident, which deals with gun crime in the London's black community. |