A young man has been shot dead in an east London park as police launch their second murder investigation in just over 24 hours.
The victim, believed to be in his early 30s, was found collapsed in Weavers Fields, off Wilmot Street, Bethnal Green at about 8.27pm on Tuesday.
Police were alerted by London Ambulance Service who were already on scene.
Officers, including firearms units, and London’s Air Ambulance attended.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, sadly the male could not be saved.
Weavers Fields is the largest open space in Tower Hamlets and popular with families attracted to its facilities including an adventure playground, football pitch and outdoor gym.
One resident told the Standard the shooting happened behind his home.
33-year-old Imtiaz Shams said: “I was coming back home and my friends messaged to say they heard five loud bangs.
“They were sure it was shots so I didn’t go through the park.”
Mr Shams came across a couple, including a woman crying, as he approached his home.
He explained: “They were taking care of each other. When I said ‘be careful there has been a shooting,’ they said ‘It was our friend’.”The man’s death came a day after the fatal stabbing of Abdul Jalloh, 23, four miles away on the Isle of Dogs.
Mr Jalloh was discovered in New Union Close at 4.15pm on Monday.
The Metropolitan Police said the latest homicide victim’s next of kin are yet to be informed.
A spokesman said: “A post-mortem examination will be held in due course.
“Officers remain in the area and a crime scene is in place.
“At this early stage there have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”
Meanwhile, a teenager who shot an innocent 15-year-old boy in an unprovoked attack has been jailed for 11 years.
Kamaree Jeffrey, 19, was riding an e-bike and wearing a balaclava, when he approached a group of youngsters in Garden Place, Haggerston on May 25 last year, Snaresbrook Crown Court heard.
The boy was taken to an east London hospital with a leg injury that required surgery but thankfully wasn’t life-threatening.
Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Ireland said: “I am pleased that Kamaree Jeffrey is no longer a danger to innocent members of the public.”
Anyone with information is asked to call police via 101, quoting reference CAD 7454/06Aug, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
