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Police officers were called to the scene on Battersea Church Road at around 9pm on December 24 after reports emerged of shots being fired in the area. The Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service attended the scene.

At the scene, the victim - who was believed to be in his 30s - was pronounced dead after suffering from gunshot injuries.

Scotland Yard have confirmed they have launched a murder investigation.

Arrests are yet to be made.

Julian Stratton, 51, was at his parents' home just metres from the scene and said: “We are friends with a man who lives directly opposite the scene. He told us there was a knock at the victim's door, which was answered.