Ladbroke Grove: Six murder cases arrested after boy shot dead in park

A teenager has died after being shot in a park in west London.

The boy, believed to be 15, was found injured in the park near Hazlewood Crescent, Ladbroke Grove, and was later pronounced dead at the scene.

The Metropolitan Police said officers and paramedics were called to the shooting at around 7.20pm (BST) on Sunday.

Six men were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

The Met added that the London Air Ambulance was also at the scene but there were “no reports of further injuries”.

Efforts are currently underway to identify the victim and notify his next of kin.

Cristina Cortinas, 40, who lives in the area, told BBC London the shooting was a “tragedy” and “really sad for the community”.

“A little boy lost his life,” she said.

“I have two small children – I’m scared for them, I’m scared for their future, I’m scared for them to have to live in this community.

“We are a very close community and we are all very sad.”

Elizabeth Campbell, Conservative leader of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, said she could not “even begin to imagine what family and friends are going through”.

“Many people are understandably concerned about this horribly violent incident in our neighborhood,” she added.

“I am pleased with the feedback from our police teams that there will be a very visible police presence in the coming days.”

The council said Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance park would likely remain closed throughout the day today.

Joe Powell, MP for Kensington and Bayswater, described the shooting as “horrific news”.

He posted on X: “My thoughts are with his family. These senseless acts of violence must stop.”

London Mayor Sadiq Khan said: “I am heartbroken by the devastating news that a 15-year-old has senselessly lost his life in Ladbroke Grove.

“I continue to be in regular contact with the Metropolitan Police who are working around the clock to investigate this horrific incident.”