Cops<\/a> are also appealing to anyone with information or footage that could help them to come forward.<\/p>\nInvestigation lead Detective Chief Inspector Matthew Denby said: \u201cMy thoughts are with the victim\u2019s family at this unimaginably difficult time.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur investigation is continuing at pace as we work to establish the full circumstances around this incident. Were you in the area or on Tollgate Gardens on Friday, December 19?<\/p>\n
\u201cDo you have any mobile phone or dash cam footage of individuals in the area around the time of the incident?<\/p>\n
“If so, please come forward and speak to police.<\/p>\n
\u201cI would also like to thank members of the local community for their patience while our enquires are ongoing, a number of cordons remain in place.\u201d<\/p>\n
Anyone with information should call 101 quoting CAD 8182\/19DEC25. If you wish to remain anonymous, please speak with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.<\/p>\n
This was the second killing in North West London in a short period of time yesterday, after a man was shot dead in Stonebridge.<\/p>\n
The Met does not believe the two are linked.<\/p>\n
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