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Man in His 40s Killed in Shooting Near Croydon Costco

Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten leads a forensic investigation with specially trained officers supporting the victim’s next of kin.

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Overview

  • A man in his 40s died after being shot on the evening of June 19 on Imperial Way beside the Costco warehouse in Croydon.
  • Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service crews arrived around 7pm and secured the area with a cordon and forensics tent off Purley Way.
  • Imperial Way remains closed to all traffic and the car park adjacent to the Costco store has been sealed off while the outlet continues to serve customers.
  • Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten of the Met’s Specialist Crime Command is heading inquiries to establish motive and identify any suspects.
  • The victim’s next of kin have been notified and are receiving ongoing support from officers trained in family liaison.