Man Arrested After Deadly Double Shooting in Hammersmith
A man has been arrested following a double shooting in Hammersmith, west London, that left one man dead and another injured. The Met Police were called to Claxton Grove at 11:19pm on Tuesday, June 11, after reports of gunfire in the area.
Officers found two men in their 30s with gunshot wounds. Both were rushed to hospital. Sadly, one victim, aged 30, died the next day. His family have been informed and are receiving support from specially trained officers. A post-mortem will determine the exact cause of death.
The second victim suffered minor injuries and has since left hospital.
Suspect Re-Arrested on Murder Charges
A 28-year-old man was first held on suspicion of attempted murder but has now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in police custody as the investigation continues.
“Our deepest sympathy is with the victim’s family, who are being supported by specialist officers at this time. This is a shocking crime to occur in any community, and we thank locals for their patience. They will see an increased police presence in the area as we conduct our enquiries,” said Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah.
Police Appeal for Witnesses and Footage
Claxton Grove remains closed with a crime scene in place as detectives collect evidence. The Met Police urge anyone who witnessed the shooting or has CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell footage to come forward.
- Call 101 quoting reference 8916/11JUN
- To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org
