A 19-year-old woman has been shot dead at a house in north London in the early hours of this morning, with the Metropolitan Police launching an urgent manhunt for the gunman after no arrests have been made.
Emergency services were scrambled to an address in Dale Grove, Finchley, at around midnight after gunshots were heard at 12.15am. Paramedics worked to save the young woman at the scene but she was pronounced dead. Police have not yet released her identity.
The Met Police confirmed the shooting and said officers are conducting an urgent search for the suspect. A significant police presence has been deployed in the area following the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangoo, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts are with the young woman’s family at this incredibly difficult time as they begin to come to terms with their loss. We understand the concern this incident will cause within the community. While our enquiries are ongoing, residents can expect to see an increased police presence over the coming days, and I encourage anyone with concerns to speak with officers.”
The shooting is one of a small number of fatal gun incidents in London each year, with firearms offences remaining far less common in the capital than knife crime, though each incident generates significant community concern.
DCI Bhangoo appealed directly to local residents for footage that could help identify the gunman. Anyone with doorbell cameras, dashcam footage or any other information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference 34/8JUN, or to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
