The shooting took place in Nelson Street, Whitechapel
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Stephanie Cockroft20 November 2019
A 40-year-old man is in a critical condition after being shot in the head in east London.
Detectives are investigating the attempted murder after the victim was found with a head injury in Nelson Street, Whitechapel, shortly after 10.30pm on Tuesday.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement: "The injury to the victim's head is strongly suspected to be the result of a bullet wound and his condition is described as critical."
His family have been told.
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 10007/19 NOV, or can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or online.
