A 55-year-old man shot dead on a London street on Friday night has been named as Simon Whyte. Police were called to the shooting on West End Close in Stonebridge shortly after 9.30pm, but the gunman remains at large.
Paramedics administered first aid at the scene, but Mr Whyte could not be saved and was pronounced dead. Detective Chief Inspector Neil John said: 'Firstly, our thoughts are with Simon’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time. Enquiries are well underway, and my team is working at pace to determine the circumstances that led to his tragic death.'
Police believe a large group of people were congregated nearby at the time of the incident and are urging them to come forward. Mr Whyte's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
'There’s no doubt this incident will cause concern in the local community and more widely, but we have increased patrols in the area,' DCI John added. 'I’d like to reassure the public that our investigation remains a priority.' He appealed for anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to contact police.
