TWO people have been shot dead and a third is fighting for life following a shooting in East London.
Armed police were scrambled to the scene in Ilford just after midnight after shots were heard during a fight.
They discovered three men suffering from gunshot wounds following the bloodbath.
One of the men, aged in his 20s, was declared dead at the scene while another sadly died a short time later.
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A third man, in his 30s, was rushed to hospital where he remains in a critical condition.
There have been no arrests with road closures in place while officers investigate.
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The Met said officers believe they know the identity of the first victim but are working to identify the second.
A spokesperson said: "An investigation is ongoing after two males were fatally shot, and a third left critically injured, following an incident in Ilford.
"Police were called by LAS at 00:16hrs on Tuesday, 25 October to Henley Road, Ilford, following reports of a fight in progress and shots fired.
"Armed officers were among those responding.
"Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing."
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting CAD 99/25 Oct.
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