East Acton shooting investigation launched after man killed at memorial

The Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in East Acton, West London. The incident occurred around 19:47 GMT on Friday at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street.

At the time of the shooting, a group of approximately 40 to 50 people, including children, had gathered for a memorial service. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots and a disturbance. Despite treatment from the London Ambulance Service, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie described the incident as a ‘senseless act of violence’ that has left a family devastated. No arrests have been made, and a police cordon remains in place on Braybrook Street. Authorities are appealing for witnesses, particularly those near Wormwood Scrubs playground or anyone with video, dashcam, or mobile phone footage of the event, to come forward.