Stoke Newington murder: Investigation launched after man, 45, killed in overnight Hackney shooting
Police were called to Dynevor Road in Stoke Newington, Hackney just after 12.15am on Tuesday after gunshots were heard.
Paramedics attended to the victim as a Lime bike lay was found strewn pavement on the other side of the road.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim's family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
Stoke Newington High Street is currently closed between Amhurst Road and Kynaston Avenue. No arrests have been made.
Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke said: "We understand this incident will cause concern within the Stoke Newington community, however we do believe this to be an isolated incident at this stage of the investigation with no wider risk to the general public."
Liza Dodds, 58, a youth worker who lives opposite Dynevor Road, told the BBC: "My husband woke up and said there was gunshots. The instant reaction was 'how do you know?'
"We both got up and had a look. A police officer was doing CPR where the person fell. It seemed like they were going forever."
Another resident told the Hackney Gazette: 'I heard two or three gunshots around about midnight or 12.30am. They woke me up.'
A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We were called at 12.18am today (August 5) to reports of a shooting at the junction of Stoke Newington High Street and Dynevor Road, Hackney.
'We sent resources to the scene, including an ambulance crew, an advanced paramedic, a paramedic from our tactical response unit and an incident response officer.
'We also dispatched a trauma team from London's Air Ambulance, which consisted of a paramedic and a doctor in car.
'Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.'
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