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Sydenham shooting: Man 'unintentionally shot himself' | Sydenham shooting: Man 'unintentionally shot himself' |
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A man who died in a south London street "unintentionally" shot himself, police believe. | A man who died in a south London street "unintentionally" shot himself, police believe. |
The 25-year-old was found wounded in Sydenham Road in Sydenham at 15:45 BST on Sunday and died at the scene. | |
Det Ch Insp Richard Leonard, of the Met Police, said officers believed "the man unintentionally discharged a firearm resulting in his fatal injury". | Det Ch Insp Richard Leonard, of the Met Police, said officers believed "the man unintentionally discharged a firearm resulting in his fatal injury". |
The force would not comment on reports he had fired at a car, causing a bullet to ricochet off the vehicle's window. | |
The victim's next of kin have been informed but he is yet to be formally identified. | The victim's next of kin have been informed but he is yet to be formally identified. |
One man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody. | One man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody. |