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Teenager, 17, shot dead in street | Teenager, 17, shot dead in street |
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A 17-year-old has been shot dead on a street in north London. | A 17-year-old has been shot dead on a street in north London. |
Detectives were called to Clevedon Close on the Smalley Road Estate in Stoke Newington on Wednesday night after reports of gunfire. | Detectives were called to Clevedon Close on the Smalley Road Estate in Stoke Newington on Wednesday night after reports of gunfire. |
The teenager, who is of Turkish origin, was found on the street with gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. No arrests have been made. | |
The 17-year-old is the 22nd teenager to die in a knife or gun killing in London this year. | The 17-year-old is the 22nd teenager to die in a knife or gun killing in London this year. |
Metropolitan Police officers believe they know who the teenager is but are awaiting formal identification. | |
They said the circumstances surrounding the incident were unclear and added that they are keeping an open mind regarding the motive. | |
Clevedon Road has been cordoned off while experts undertake forensic tests. |