Barking shooting: Man fighting for life after being shot in broad daylight in east London

A man is in critical condition after getting shot
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Ellena Cruse4 June 2020
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A man is fighting for his life after he was shot in broad daylight in east London.

Police were called to Wilmington Gardens, Barking, at 2.15pm on Thursday following reports a gun had been fired.

Armed officers descended on the scene and found two men, aged in their 20s, had suffered injuries.

Both were rushed to hospital. One is in a "critical condition" after he suffered gunshot wounds, police said.

Police were called after gunshots were heard.
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The other has different injuries but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening. Police have not confirmed what injuries he suffered.

A Met Police spokesman added: "At this very early stage there have been no arrests.

"An extensive crime scene is in place as officers work to fully establish what happened."

Anyone with footage or information about the incident should call police on 101 quoting CAD 3913/4 June or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

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