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Sunday, 23 June, 2002, 15:31 GMT 16:31 UK
Two men shot dead in house
The two men are believed to be in their thirties
Two men have been shot dead in a house in south London.
Police were called to the house in Peckham at 2011 BST on Saturday after reports of a shooting. Officers found two men, believed to be in their early thirties, suffering gunshot wounds. No sign of any weapons or suspects were found by officers at the scene in Raul Road. Operation Trident Both men were pronounced dead at the scene. The scene has been cordoned off for forensic examination. The Metropolitan Police's Operation Trident, which investigates black-on-black crime, is at the scene, led by Detective Inspector Peter Valentine. A post-mortem examination is due to take place on Sunday evening. Police are waiting to formally identity the victims. They will not be named until next of kin have been informed. Operation Trident can be contacted in Putney on 020 8785 8535.
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