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Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 3, 2026

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A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a 'senseless act of violence' as up to 50 people - including children - gathered for a memorial service.S1
Police called it a 'senseless act of violence'.S2

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Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a 'senseless act of violence' as up to 50 people - including children - gathered for a memorial se…

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Man, 40, shot dead in front of 50 people, including children, at memorial service

Police called it a 'senseless act of violence'.

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Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

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2 outlets 2 reports Published Oct 3, 2026

What to know

A murder investigation has been launched after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in a 'senseless act of violence' as up to 50 people - including children - gathered for a memorial service.S1
Police called it a 'senseless act of violence'.S2

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Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

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Man, 40, shot dead in front of 50 people, including children, at memorial service

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Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

What to know

Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

Man, 40, shot dead in front of 50 people, including children, at memorial service

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Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

What to know

Scotland Yard launches murder investigation after man, 40, is shot dead as up to 50 people gathered for a memorial service

Man, 40, shot dead in front of 50 people, including children, at memorial service

Sources · 2 citations

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