Police hunt for suspects after boy, 16, shot dead
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BBCPolice continue to search for people involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in south London.
Metropolitan police said the teenager died after being shot and killed in a “very shocking incident” near Stockwell Metro Station on Tuesday.
He was pronounced dead at the scene on Paradise Road after being policed at about 14:30 GMT.
Police said the inquiry was still in progress. No arrests.
People living in the area were shocked by the incident.
Patricia, who has lived in Stockwell for 21 years, said: “It’s really bad now. I’m not out anymore. At night, I’m not safe.
“I feel so sad about the boy. It’s too big for me.”
Florence Eshalomi, Vauxhall and Camberwell Green’s labor (co-op) MPs told BBC London that she wants people to feel safe in the community.
“Stokewell is a dynamic, diverse, and closely connected community. We will make sure there are visible police presence to make sure people make sure people,” she said.
“Future Robbery”
The MP added: “We will not tolerate violence in Stockwell, Vaux Hall or Camberwell Green or anywhere in London.
“It’s a sad, wasted life and this boy may have great potential. His future is robbed.
“Families and communities will continue to be sad and you can never overcome this shock.”
“This annoying violence has absolutely no place in our city,” said London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan.
Sir Sadiq added: “My idea is to be in Stockwell’s family, friends and the wider community.”
“Our idea is to be with the little boy’s family in this devastating moment,” Gabriel Cameron said Tuesday.
He added: “This is a shocking event and I think it will cause a huge distress to the local community.
“Local officials are gathering CCTV on site and talking to witnesses to piece together what happened.”
Police cordons and road closures remain after the third homicide in the capital for those under 25 years of this year.
