Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Enfield have made two arrests.
The men – [A] 29 and [B] 27 – were arrested on suspicion of murder on the evening of Thursday, 24 August. Both remain in custody at a north London police station.
A murder investigation was launched after officers on routine patrol in Enfield were stopped by a member of the public at approximately 21:10hrs on Wednesday, 23 August and informed of a shooting.
A 54-year-old man was found collapsed in Westminster Road at the junction of Bounces Road suffering from gunshot injuries.
Additional officers, including firearms officers, and the London Ambulance Service attended.
The man was pronounced dead at 21:44hrs.
Next of kin have been informed and formal identification awaits.
A post-mortem examination is scheduled to take place at 14:00hrs today (Friday, 25 August) at Haringey Mortuary.
An incident room has opened under detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC).
Detective Chief Inspector Laurence Smith said: “While we have made two arrests in this investigation, we continue to pursue all lines of enquiry.
“I would urge anyone who believes they might have information to come forward as it could prove vital for our investigation.”
Anyone with information or who witnessed the shooting can contact officers on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3985, tweet @MetCC or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Officers are keeping an open mind about the motive for the murder.
