Horror after man, 40s, found shot dead inside car on quiet street – as manhunt launched for gunman

NewsUK News A MURDER investigation has been launched after a man was discovered shot dead in a car. Cops are hunting for a gunman after the victim, aged in his 40s, was found on a quiet road in Newham, East London, in the early hours. The man was found shot dead in a car on St. Bartholomew’s Rd Credit: UKNIP Cops are hunting for a gunman after the victim was discovered in the early hours Credit: UKNIP Emergency crews were scrambled to St Bartholomew’s Road at around 3am following the shooting. The victim was discovered in the vehicle with gunshot wounds, the Metropolitan Police said. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! Despite the best efforts of medical teams, the man was sadly declared dead at the scene. A murder probe has since been launched into the shooting, the force confirmed. Emergency crews were scrambled to St Bartholomew’s Road at around 3am Credit: UKNIP A murder probe has since been launched into the shooting Credit: UKNIP Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten said: “Firstly, our thoughts remain with the friends and family of the man who has sadly died. “We know this incident will cause concern in the local area. “I want to reassure the community my team and I are doing everything we can to determine what happened and trace those responsible. “Those in the area will continue to see an increased police presence throughout the day while these enquiries continue. Most read in The Sun “We are asking anyone with information, or who may have witnessed anything in the early hours of the morning, to please contact us. “Any piece of information, no matter how small, could be vital to our investigation.”