Catford shooting: Gunman ‘on the loose’ as man shot dead & cops launch murder probe

A GUNMAN is on the run after a man was shot dead in South London this morning.

The man, in his 30s, was found with a gunshot wound at around 4.30am in Catford Broadway, Lewisham.

A murder investigation has been launched but cops have not yet made any arrests.

Chief Superintendent Trevor Lawry responsible for policing in South East Area said: “My sympathies and thoughts are with the family and loved ones of this young man who has lost his life in very tragic circumstances.

“The incident took place in a busy part of south London and I’m hopeful there will have been a number of witnesses who I would appeal to come forward.

“I know such a shocking incident will cause great concern in the community and want to reassure residents that we have assigned significant resources to this investigation.

“We also have officers patrolling the local area and I would urge those with concerns to talk to them. They are there to support you.”