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| Gunman shoots boxer in the head | Gunman shoots boxer in the head |
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| A former British heavyweight boxer has been shot in the head and leg at a club in London. | A former British heavyweight boxer has been shot in the head and leg at a club in London. |
| James Oyebola, 47, was shot in a courtyard at Chateau 6 in Fulham Road, in south-west London. Three men were seen running away from the scene. | James Oyebola, 47, was shot in a courtyard at Chateau 6 in Fulham Road, in south-west London. Three men were seen running away from the scene. |
| Mr Oyebola, from north-west London, is critically ill in hospital. | |
| Detectives from Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in the black community, are investigating the shooting. | Detectives from Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in the black community, are investigating the shooting. |
| A search of the area was undertaken by police, including armed officers, following the shooting in the early hours of Monday. | A search of the area was undertaken by police, including armed officers, following the shooting in the early hours of Monday. |
| Detective Chief Inspector Scott Wilson said: "I would urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in bringing those responsible for gravely injuring James to justice." | Detective Chief Inspector Scott Wilson said: "I would urge anyone with information to come forward and assist us in bringing those responsible for gravely injuring James to justice." |
| Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers. | Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers. |