Post-mortem on shooting victim

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Craig Brown was shot in Loftus Road, Shepherd's Bush, west London, and pronounced dead at the scene by the ambulance service.

A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "We believe the deceased had returned from a shopping trip and had just parked his car in Loftus Road. As he unloaded goods from the car he was approached by two men who shot him before making off on foot down Loftus Road, towards Queens Park Rangers' football ground."

He continued: "While we await formal identification, next of kin have been informed and we are confident the deceased is Craig Brown from Shepherds Bush.

Police confirmed the shooting was being investigated by Operation Trident.

A post-mortem examination will take place at Fulham Mortuary.

On Thursday afternoon Loftus Road remained taped off to allow forensic teams to sweep the area for clues.

Tauseef Hussain, who owns the local supermarket, Supreme Food and Wine, on the corner of Loftus Road, described the shooting as "shocking". The 22 year old added: "To be honest, I never expected this kind of thing to happen around here. I have spoken to a couple of people who are shocked and nervous by what has happened. I heard he was a family man. He had one child."

London Mayor Boris Johnson said: "I am saddened and appalled at the loss of this young life on Christmas Eve. There can be no excuse for killings like these and I reiterate my commitment to do all I can to end them.

"I extend my deepest sympathies to the family of Craig Brown and promise that the police will do all they can to catch the murderers."