A 16-year-old boy has been shot dead in south London, the Metropolitan Police have said.
The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene in Paradise Road, Stockwell, after police received reports of a shooting at around 3.20pm on Tuesday.
A police statement said officers are working to identify the teenager and contact his next of kin.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, which took place not far from Stockwell Tube station.
A crime scene and cordon remains in place at the scene while emergency services continue their enquiries.
Superintendent Gabriel Cameron, who is leading the local policing response, said: ‘This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community.
‘Our thoughts are with the young boy’s family at this devastating time.
‘Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened.
‘They will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly.
‘Please rest assured we will work around the clock to identify and find those responsible.’
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: ‘We were called at 2.32pm today to reports of a shooting in Paradise Road, SW4.
‘We sent a number of resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car, a paramedic from our tactical response unit and an incident response officer. We also dispatched London’s Air Ambulance.
‘Very sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.’
If you were a witness or have any information, call police on 101 with the reference 4116/4MAR.
People can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.