A TEENAGE boy has been shot dead in south London with a manhunt being launched for his killer.
Met Police have opened up a murder investigation after a 16-year-old was fatally gunned down at Paradise Road near to Stockwell Tube Station just after 3.20pm this afternoon.
Officers along with London’s Air Ambulance and London Ambulance Service rushed to the victim’s side after being called over reports of a shooting.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the teen was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers are still working to identify the teenager and contact his family.
Lead officer on the case Superintendent Gabriel Cameron described the attack as “enormously shocking”.
He said: “This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community.
“Our thoughts are with the young boy’s family at this devastating time.
“Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened. They will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly.
“Please rest assured we will work around the clock to identify and find those responsible.”
No arrests have been made yet with a manhunt for the teen’s killer still underway.
A police cordons remain in place while emergency services carry out their investigations.
