Murder probe launched after after 22-year-old shot dead in Croydon
Victim was pronounced dead at the scene
PAUL MILES
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A MURDER probe has been launched by police following a shooting in Croydon.
Police were called to Eastney Road at 11.30pm last night after a young man was fatally shot.
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The 22-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers believe they know the identity of the victim however they are awaiting formal identification.
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene after suffering a gunshot wound.
there was a party going on at a house which seems to be the focus of the police investigation. She said that late last night she heard two gunshots.
She said: "All the women in the garden went from laughing to screaming."
Police have cordoned off the area of the crime scene while forensic officers continue to investigate.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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