A man has been brutally executed in a brazen broad daylight shooting that has sent shockwaves through the community of Hackney, East London.
The victim, described by his grieving family as a man with a 'heart of gold', was shot multiple times on Rowdowns Road at approximately 3:15 PM on Tuesday. Despite the efforts of paramedics and armed police officers who provided critical first aid at the scene, the man was pronounced dead.
A Community in Shock
The sound of gunfire on a residential street has left residents terrified. Eyewitnesses reported a scene of chaos and panic as the shooter fled, leaving the victim lying on the pavement. One local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said the attack was 'callous and targeted'.
Armed police and paramedics swarmed the area, cordoning off a large section of the street as a major crime scene. Forensics teams have been meticulously scouring the area for evidence, including CCTV footage from nearby homes and businesses.
Manhunt for the Killer
The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation and are urgently appealing for witnesses. Detectives from the Specialist Crime Command are leading the hunt for the gunman, who is still at large.
While no arrests have been made, police are following several active lines of enquiry. They believe this was a targeted attack and are working to establish a motive.
A dedicated crime scene remains in place as officers continue their investigation into this tragic loss of life.
