A man in his 30s has died after being shot near an Underground station in east London. The incident occurred on Linton Road in Barking early this morning, just minutes from the train and Tube station. Emergency services rushed to the scene but were unable to save the victim.
Several roads remain closed in Barking after the fatal shooting A man in his 30s has died after he was shot near an Underground station in east London . The residents of Linton Road, Barking , had a rude awakening in the early hours of the morning today after shots were fired on the road just minutes from the Barking train and Tube station. Emergency services rushed to the scene after police received reports of an injured man at about 4.35am.
Acting Detective Chief Superintendent Lewis Basford said: ‘I understand the shock and concern local residents will be feeling following this incident, but I want to reassure them that a team of experienced detectives are already working diligently to piece together the events that has led to this shooting and identify who is responsible. ‘Local residents will see increased police activity in and around the Linton Road area and I would ask them for patience while officers carry out vital work.
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