Manhunt Underway After Fatal Shooting on Hackney Estate
Detectives launch urgent probe after a man in his twenties was shot multiple times in the back garden of a Hackney home.
Shots Fired on Brackenfield Close
Police were called to Brackenfield Close, E5, around 11:30pm on Friday, 5 June after reports of gunfire. Neighbours reported hearing multiple shots and later spotted a blue and white police tent erected in the victim’s rear garden.
Victim Dies at the Scene
Officers arrived with London Ambulance Service to find the man suffering serious gunshot wounds. Despite efforts to save him, he was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed.
Manhunt Launched, No Arrests Yet
A full forensic investigation is underway with cordons still in place. A Section 60 stop-and-search order is active across Hackney from 12:15am to 3:15pm on Saturday, 6 June as police hunt the shooter.
Call for Witnesses
Police urge anyone with information to come forward. Contact will is available on 101, quoting reference 8894/5June. Anonymity is guaranteed through Crimestoppers.
