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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 23nd 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. | Metropolitan Police officers believe they know who the teenager is but are awaiting formal identification. |
| For that family that have lost their son must be very devastating. Estate resident | 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. | 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. |
| Many residents in the area said they were "shocked" by the shooting. | Many residents in the area said they were "shocked" by the shooting. |
| One local resident described the victim as a "very nice boy." | 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." | 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. |