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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 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.
Forensic tests
Metropolitan Police officers believe they know who the teenager is but are awaiting formal identification.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 they are keeping an open mind regarding the motive. For that family that have lost their son must be very devastating. Estate resident
They said the circumstances surrounding the incident were unclear, adding that they were keeping an open mind regarding the motive.
A car has been removed from the scene and Clevedon Road has been cordoned off while experts undertake forensic tests.A car has been removed from the scene and Clevedon Road has been cordoned off while experts undertake forensic tests.
One local resident described the victim as a "very nice boy. He was the kind of boy that if any of the other children on the estate needed help, he would help." Many residents in the area said they were "shocked" by the shooting.
Another said: "A family has lost a son, it's devastating. I really feel it for them as it could be any one of us." One local resident described the victim as a "very nice boy."
Another said: "For that family that have lost their son must be very devastating. We have to say how sorry we are for them. We really feel it as it could be any one of us."
The murder is being investigated by detectives from the Homicide and Serious Command unit.The murder is being investigated by detectives from the Homicide and Serious Command unit.