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A 50-year-old man has been killed and his son, 21, was critically hurt in a drive-by shooting in north London. | A 50-year-old man has been killed and his son, 21, was critically hurt in a drive-by shooting in north London. |
The pair were shot outside the Euro Wine & Food Store in Hornsey Road, Holloway, at about 2240 GMT on Sunday. | The pair were shot outside the Euro Wine & Food Store in Hornsey Road, Holloway, at about 2240 GMT on Sunday. |
Two suspects on a motorcycle pulled up outside the store and fired shots that struck the victims. They then rode off, heading north in Hornsey Road. | Two suspects on a motorcycle pulled up outside the store and fired shots that struck the victims. They then rode off, heading north in Hornsey Road. |
The father was pronounced dead at the scene and his son was later taken to hospital. There have been no arrests. | The father was pronounced dead at the scene and his son was later taken to hospital. There have been no arrests. |
It is understood one of the victims worked at the shop, situated near the junction with Tollington Way. | |
"We retain an open mind regarding any motive at present," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said. | "We retain an open mind regarding any motive at present," a Metropolitan Police spokesperson said. |
Detectives are appealing for witnesses. | Detectives are appealing for witnesses. |
A post-mortem examination of the 50-year-old man is due to take place later. | A post-mortem examination of the 50-year-old man is due to take place later. |