Shock Shooting Leaves Two Dead in Ilford
Police were scrambled to Henley Road, Ilford, just after midnight on Tuesday, 25 October, after reports of a fight and shots fired. Armed officers rushed in to find chaos and three men shot.
Two Men Dead, One Critical
One victim, a man in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another man also died shortly after. The third victim, in his 30s, was rushed to hospital and remains in critical condition.
Investigation Underway, No Arrests Yet
Police believe they know the identity of the man in his 20s but are still working to confirm the second victim’s identity. Officers are notifying next of kin. So far, no arrests have been made.
Crime scenes and road closures are active while detectives dig into the circumstances.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
If you saw anything or have footage that could help the investigation, contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC, quoting reference CAD 99/25 Oct.