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Fatal shooting near Turnpike Lane Tube station | Fatal shooting near Turnpike Lane Tube station |
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A man has been shot dead near a north London Tube station. | A man has been shot dead near a north London Tube station. |
Scotland Yard said it was called to reports of a shooting in Langham Parade, near Turnpike Lane Tube station at about 15:30 GMT. | Scotland Yard said it was called to reports of a shooting in Langham Parade, near Turnpike Lane Tube station at about 15:30 GMT. |
An air ambulance arrived shortly afterwards and a man thought to be in his mid-30s was pronounced dead at the scene, Scotland Yard said. | An air ambulance arrived shortly afterwards and a man thought to be in his mid-30s was pronounced dead at the scene, Scotland Yard said. |
Scotland Yard appealed for witnesses to come forward and said the victim had not been formally identified. | |
Turnpike Lane Tube station, which is on the Piccadilly line, is still open, but one exit has been closed, Transport for London said. | Turnpike Lane Tube station, which is on the Piccadilly line, is still open, but one exit has been closed, Transport for London said. |
Langham Road was cordoned off by police while a number of officers, including forensics officers, remained at the scene on Wednesday evening. | |
It is the second fatal shooting in the capital this year, the Metropolitan Police confirmed. |