A 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Clapham, south London, on Tuesday afternoon, and the Metropolitan Police have initiated a murder investigation. Following the incident, which occurred around 2:30 PM on Paradise Road, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron, leading the investigation, expressed his condolences to the boy's family and acknowledged the incident's impact on the local community. Police are currently collecting evidence, including CCTV footage, and interviewing witnesses to understand the circumstances surrounding the shooting, with support from homicide investigators anticipated soon.
Supt Gabriel Cameron emphasized the shocking nature of the incident, noting, "This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community."
The police are currently gathering CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses, with Supt Cameron stating they will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly.
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