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| Man, 19, shot dead and another injured in Milton Keynes | Man, 19, shot dead and another injured in Milton Keynes |
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| A 19-year-old man has been killed and an 18-year-old critically injured in a shooting in Milton Keynes. | A 19-year-old man has been killed and an 18-year-old critically injured in a shooting in Milton Keynes. |
| The incident happened in Fishermead Boulevard just after 2200 BST on Thursday. | The incident happened in Fishermead Boulevard just after 2200 BST on Thursday. |
| Police said the 18-year-old had been shot in the head and was under an armed guard in Milton Keynes General Hospital "for his own protection". | Police said the 18-year-old had been shot in the head and was under an armed guard in Milton Keynes General Hospital "for his own protection". |
| It is believed the two victims were friends, but police do not know if the offender was known to them. | It is believed the two victims were friends, but police do not know if the offender was known to them. |
| Det Supt Rob Mason said: "We are obviously still at a very early stage of this investigation. | Det Supt Rob Mason said: "We are obviously still at a very early stage of this investigation. |
| "I realise that there is a lot of concern in the community as well as a lot of speculation about the reasons behind this incident. | "I realise that there is a lot of concern in the community as well as a lot of speculation about the reasons behind this incident. |
| "We are still trying to establish the facts and cannot be drawn on rumours and speculation. | "We are still trying to establish the facts and cannot be drawn on rumours and speculation. |
| "We have a large and highly visible police presence in the area which should provide some reassurance to the community at this difficult time. | "We have a large and highly visible police presence in the area which should provide some reassurance to the community at this difficult time. |
| "I continue to urge anyone who has any information about this incident to contact police urgently." | "I continue to urge anyone who has any information about this incident to contact police urgently." |
| A large area of the estate has been sealed off while investigations are carried out. | A large area of the estate has been sealed off while investigations are carried out. |
| Charity Crimestoppers is offering up to £5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the shooting. |