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Police have launched an investigation after two men were killed and another was left critically injured in east London.
The incident took place on Henley Road, Ilford, in East London.
The Metropolitan Police said they were alerted to the situation in Ilford by the London Ambulance Service just after midnight on Tuesday morning.
The force said they were informed a fight was ongoing, and that shots had been fired at the scene.
Armed officers then rushed to the scene at Henley Road, before identifying one of the two men killed in the incident as in his 20s.
The Met Police said they have not confirmed the identity of the second man who was killed in the incident.
The third man remains in hospital, and is thought to be in his 30s.
The Met Police said in a statement this morning: “An investigation is ongoing after two males were fatally shot, and a third left critically injured, following an incident in Ilford.
“Police were called by LAS at 00:16hrs on Tuesday, 25 October to Henley Road, Ilford, following reports of a fight in progress and shots fired.
“Armed officers were among those responding.
“At the scene officers found three males with gunshot injuries.
“One of the victims, aged in his 20s, was pronounced dead at the scene. Another of the victims died a short time later.
“Police believe they know the identity of the victim in his 20s. Work to confirm the identity of the other man is ongoing. Officers are working to inform their next of kin.
“The third victim, aged in his 30s, was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
“At this early stage there have been no arrests.
“Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
“Crime scenes and road closures are in place.
“Any witnesses or those with information, video or images that could assist police, should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 99/25 Oct.”
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