Two men died after gunshots were heard on Sunday evening in Lambeth, south London, the Metropolitan police said.
Police officers were called around 7.50 p.m. after reports of shots fired on Railton Road, according to the statement. Firearms officers, the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance responded to the incident.
“Two men were found injured at the scene,” the statement read. “Despite the efforts of emergency services, they were both pronounced dead at the scene. The nature of their injuries has not been confirmed at this time.
“Their next of kin are still being informed and we are awaiting formal identification,” the Met said. “Post-mortem examinations will take place in due course.”
Roads in the area were closed and crime scenes were established, according to the force.
“At this stage, no arrests have been made and inquiries are ongoing.”
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