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| Teenager is shot dead on street | |
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| A teenager has been shot dead on a south London street. | A teenager has been shot dead on a south London street. |
| The victim, who police describe as a "black male aged 18 or 19", was discovered at 2210 BST on Marcus Garvey Way, near Brixton underground station. | |
| The youth was taken to hospital where he was pronounced dead. Police say there were many witnesses to the attack who officers were talking to. | |
| The killing takes the number of teenagers murdered in London this year to 17. | The killing takes the number of teenagers murdered in London this year to 17. |
| Officers were called to the area after receiving reports of shots being fired. | |
| A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said a murder investigation had begun and added: "We are keeping an open mind regarding motive. | A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said a murder investigation had begun and added: "We are keeping an open mind regarding motive. |
| "We are in the process of establishing the identity of the victim and informing his next of kin." | "We are in the process of establishing the identity of the victim and informing his next of kin." |
| Police confirmed there were no reports of anyone else being injured. | |
| Marcus Garvey Way has been cordoned off while a forensic examination is carried out. | Marcus Garvey Way has been cordoned off while a forensic examination is carried out. |