Police are investigating the death of a 19-year-old woman after gunshots are reported to have been heard at a home in north London. Officers are called to the property in Dale Grove, in the Barnet area, just after midnight on Monday, following reports that shots were fired inside. The London Ambulance Service attends and paramedics report hearing gunshots at the scene. The woman dies at the address shortly after the incident, and police say a murder investigation has been launched.
Authorities have not publicly released all details of the circumstances around the shooting, but detectives describe the incident as an apparent homicide and continue to investigate what led to the woman’s death. Police say they are working to identify and locate a man thought to be connected to the incident. Reporting also indicates officers are seeking to trace the suspect’s movements as part of their inquiries. A police image of a man known to the woman has been shared with the public to help with identification. The investigation is ongoing.
