Brent fatal shooting victim pictured as Met cops launch murder probe

Officers from the London Metrpolitan Police have named 55-year-old Simon Whyte, as the man fatally shot during the incident in Stonebridge on the evening of Friday, 19 December

Police investigating a fatal shooting have named the victim as they seek information following a suspected murder.

Detectives from the London Metropolitan Police have named Simon Whyte, 55, as the man who was fatally shot in an incident in Stonebridge, Brent, on December 19.

Mr Whyte sadly died at the scene after police were called at 9.35 on Friday, despite the best efforts of officers and the London Ambulance service.

As their investigation into Simon’s death continues, detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Team are appealing for witnesses, information and anyone with dashcam footage to come forward.

They are particularly keen to hear from a small group who were congregated nearby when the incident happened.

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