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Police have launched a murder investigation after a 25-year-old man was shot dead outside a pub in Clapham.
Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 10pm on Monday following reports of gunshots being fired on Willington Road, Clapham.
Despite the efforts of paramedics, a 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.
The victim’s family have been made aware and continue to receive support from specialist officers.
Shortly after the shooting, a man attended hospital with a gunshot wound.
Met Police said they were awaiting an update on his condition as he remained in hospital.
The man, aged 22, has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police remained at the scene on Tuesday, with a cordon in place near The Landor pub, at the junction of Willington Road and Landor Road.
Residents said they heard several loud bands before hearing sirens as emergency services rushed to the scene.
Photos from the scene show a forensic tent set up, as officers monitor a police cordon.
Floral tributes have also been placed near to the pub.
One local resident said he heard three gunshots on Monday evening and described seeing someone run out of The Landor pub and shout “call the police”.
The man, who did not wish to be named, said he saw a moped and white car drive off before the police arrived.
