A police cordon and forensics remain the morning after a fatal shooting in Clissold Park, in Stoke Newington.
Police were called to a shooting in the park in north Hackney around 7pm yesterday (September 17).
A man in his 40s received treatment for gunshot wounds and was later pronounced dead in hospital.
LIVE updates from scene of fatal shooting in Clissold Park with cordon in place
Inquiries are ongoing to identify his next of kin.
A woman in her 40s was treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance.
Police said on Wednesday evening that she remains in hospital and the force is awaiting an update on her condition.
A firearm which was “believed to be involved in the incident” was recovered at the scene, police said.
Hackney Council said on social media that it was “supporting the police with their investigations”.
The council added: “Clissold Park will remain closed tomorrow morning, when we will provide an update on its reopening.”
Green Lanes is also closed by a police cordon at the entrance to the park.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Officers responded to reports of a shooting in Clissold Park, N16 at 19:06hrs on Wednesday, 17 September.
“A woman in her 40s was treated by paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and the London Air Ambulance.
“She was taken to hospital, where she remains and we await an update on her condition.
“A man in his 40s also received treatment for gunshot wounds. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was later pronounced deceased at hospital.
“Enquiries are ongoing to identify his next of kin.
“A firearm which is believed to be involved in the incident was safely recovered at the scene.”
Detective Superintendent Oliver Richter, who is responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, said: “We understand this is a deeply distressing incident for those involved, the witnesses in the park and the community in the surrounding area.
“We are in the early stages of the investigation, but we believe the man and woman are known to one another and at this time, we are treating it as an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public.
“Officers are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of the incident and will continue to support those who are affected.
“A crime scene remains in place for investigation with an increased police presence.”
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