A man fatally shot on a residential street in West Kilburn on Wednesday night has been locally named as Tikquaan Walters, aged 28.
Police were called to Bravington Road just after 11 p.m. after reports of gunfire. Officers arrived at the scene on the Mozart Estate to find Walters suffering from gunshot wounds. Despite efforts from emergency services, Walters was tragically declared dead at the scene approximately 45 minutes later.
The shooting has sent shockwaves through the local community, and the Metropolitan Police have launched an investigation into the incident. Authorities have cordoned off the area as they search for clues and appeal to the public for any information that could assist in identifying the perpetrator or perpetrators involved in the killing.
Detectives are urging witnesses or anyone with information to come forward as the investigation progresses.
No arrests have been made, and the motive for the shooting remains unclear. The Metropolitan Police continue to conduct inquiries in and around the Mozart Estate, which has been the site of previous violent incidents.
As the community grapples with the loss, tributes for Tikquaan Walters have begun to emerge online, with friends and family expressing their heartbreak over his untimely death.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police or Crimestoppers anonymously.