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Teenager hit in drive-by shooting | Teenager hit in drive-by shooting |
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A teenager shot on a London street was the victim of a drive-by shooting, police have said. | A teenager shot on a London street was the victim of a drive-by shooting, police have said. |
The 19-year-old was hit in the head in Harold Road, Plaistow, east London, on Monday evening and is critically ill in a London Hospital. | |
Police are appealing for witnesses, especially anyone who saw a vehicle speeding from the area. | Police are appealing for witnesses, especially anyone who saw a vehicle speeding from the area. |
The incident took place only a few streets from where 15-year-old Adam Regis was killed last month. | The incident took place only a few streets from where 15-year-old Adam Regis was killed last month. |
One man has been arrested as police inquiries continue and detectives are keeping an open mind regarding the motive. | One man has been arrested as police inquiries continue and detectives are keeping an open mind regarding the motive. |
As yet, there is no description of suspects involved or the car used in the attack. | As yet, there is no description of suspects involved or the car used in the attack. |
Teenage murder victims | Teenage murder victims |
Det Supt Paul Chapman said: "We are appealing for anyone who was in the area and saw the incident to come forward as soon as possible. | Det Supt Paul Chapman said: "We are appealing for anyone who was in the area and saw the incident to come forward as soon as possible. |
"This was a drive-by shooting and we would particularly like to speak to anyone who subsequently saw a vehicle speeding from the area in the direction of Green Street." | "This was a drive-by shooting and we would particularly like to speak to anyone who subsequently saw a vehicle speeding from the area in the direction of Green Street." |
In the past two months, at least six male teenagers have been killed in London. | In the past two months, at least six male teenagers have been killed in London. |
Just three days ago, 14-year-old Paul Erhahon died outside his home in Leytonstone, east London, after a fatal stabbing. | Just three days ago, 14-year-old Paul Erhahon died outside his home in Leytonstone, east London, after a fatal stabbing. |
And it is less than a month since Adam, nephew of former Olympic athlete John Regis, was stabbed at the junction of Boundary Road and Kingsland Road in Plaistow. | And it is less than a month since Adam, nephew of former Olympic athlete John Regis, was stabbed at the junction of Boundary Road and Kingsland Road in Plaistow. |
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