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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 is on a life support machine after been shot in the head and leg at a club.
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.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. His former manager Frank Maloney said he had been told the boxer had been shot when he asked some people in the club to stop smoking.
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." Gentle giant
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crimestoppers. Mr Maloney told BBC London: "What I was told was that he asked some people to stop smoking and the next thing a gun was pulled and he was shot."
He described Mr Oyebola as a "gentle giant" and said he had done a lot of work in the community to get youngsters into boxing and sport.
"I was absolutely devastated, struck dumb when I heard the news," he said.
Detectives from Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in the black community, are investigating the shooting.
Det Ch Insp 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."