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Clerkenwell shooting: Aarron McKoy killed on birthday | |
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A row in a wine bar may have led to the killing of a man who was celebrating his 22nd birthday in central London, the Metropolitan Police has said. | A row in a wine bar may have led to the killing of a man who was celebrating his 22nd birthday in central London, the Metropolitan Police has said. |
Aarron McKoy had been at Clerkenwell House in Clerkenwell before he was shot on New Year's Day, police added. | |
He was found wounded in Portpool Lane at 04:10 GMT and died at the scene. A man who was arrested was later freed. | He was found wounded in Portpool Lane at 04:10 GMT and died at the scene. A man who was arrested was later freed. |
"We believe the victim was involved in an incident in the venue," said Det Ch Insp John Crossley. | "We believe the victim was involved in an incident in the venue," said Det Ch Insp John Crossley. |
"This may have been the prompt for his killing. | "This may have been the prompt for his killing. |
"If you were there and noticed a dispute taking place I would urge you to get in touch as soon as possible, to enable us to bring those responsible to justice." | "If you were there and noticed a dispute taking place I would urge you to get in touch as soon as possible, to enable us to bring those responsible to justice." |
Local businesses have also been asked to supply CCTV footage so officers can check it for clues. | Local businesses have also been asked to supply CCTV footage so officers can check it for clues. |
A friend of Mr McKoy, who laid a bouquet at the scene on Sunday, described him as "a humble person who loved life". | A friend of Mr McKoy, who laid a bouquet at the scene on Sunday, described him as "a humble person who loved life". |
It is believed that whoever shot the victim, who had turned 22 on 1 January, ran off towards Leather Lane. | It is believed that whoever shot the victim, who had turned 22 on 1 January, ran off towards Leather Lane. |
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