Shooting in Battersea

19 September 2013, 11:34

Detectives have launched a murder investigation and are appealing for witness following a fatal shooting in Battersea.

Police were called Wednesday 18th September to reports of an injured man in Coppock Close.

The 19 year old man was pronounced dead just after 8pm.

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Bonner said: "I am keen to establish if there was anyone in the area who saw or heard anything suspicious yesterday evening. I'm appealing for anyone who has any information no matter how small to please come forward and help us with our inquiry".

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has information that may assist police is asked to contact detectives on 0208 358 0200 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.