COPS have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a man in his 40s was shot dead today.
The murder occurred in Tottenham, London, in broad daylight at 9am today as people were going to work.
Police officers and paramedics rushed to the scene in Waltheof Gardens near Smithson Road and found a man with a gunshot injury, the Met has said.
However, the patient, in his 40s, was pronounced dead shortly after.
A 56-year-old man has now been arrested on suspicion of murder after police launched an investigation.
He remains in custody at a north London police station.
Cops believe the shooting was an isolated attack and do not believe the wider public is at risk.
Forensic officers were seen collecting evidence in bags during the investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Linda Bradley, who is leading the investigation, said: “We are yet to formally identify the victim of this tragic incident.
"We will continue to carry out efforts to ensure his family are informed and supported by specialist officers.
"A post-mortem examination will also be scheduled in due course.
“We are appealing for anyone who was present in the area who may have seen or heard anything relating to this incident to please get in touch.
“You can submit any footage or information via the following link https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS24X05-PO1.
"Finally, we want to thank the local community for their patience whilst we conduct our enquiries in the area in the coming days.”
'TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE'
Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, in charge of policing for North Area which covers Haringey, earlier said: “I am devastated by the tragic loss of life, and I recognise the concern that this incident will cause for local residents.
“I want to reassure you that we have a team of specialist officers already working diligently to establish the circumstances of this shooting.
“You may notice an increased police presence in the area as officers carry out vital enquiries. We would encourage you to speak to them with any concerns.
"If you have any information that you think may assist with our investigation, then please do not hesitate to get in touch. We want to hear from you, even if you feel like your information may be insignificant.”
A crime scene remains in place at the location while enquiries are carried out.
A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We were called at 9.11am today (October 15) to reports of a shooting in Waltheof Gardens, Tottenham. We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, a paramedic in a fast response car and an incident response officer.
"We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London’s Air Ambulance. Our first paramedics arrived on scene in approximately five minutes.
“Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a person was pronounced dead at the scene.”
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or ‘X’ @MetCC and quote CAD1613/15OCT
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