A man killed in a triple shooting after a party in south London was a father-to-be, his family have said.Curtis Green, 30, died from gunshot wounds at the scene of a shooting in Sydenham, around 10am on Sunday.A woman was taken to hospital with gunshot wounds to her legs and a third person suffered similar injuries – both described as non-life threatening.No arrests have yet been made after what the Metropolitan Police said was a “senseless act of violence”.
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Manhunt after fatal shooting in south London
Mr Green was described by his family as “happy, excited and beautiful”, in a statement released via the force.They continued: “He was an entrepreneur and the owner of a clothing brand and local fitness company.”He was also a father-to-be, with a child due in five months.”Locals said there had been a “very busy” party at the flat through Saturday night and into Sunday morning.Police said they believe Mr Green had been at the party.Sabrina Charles, 42, who lives in a flat nearby, said she was woken up in the early hours of Sunday by noise from the flat in Hensford Gardens, with music playing until around 5am and visitors coming and going in cars.Read more from Sky News:Teen dies on motorway after fleeing police vehicleRat urine smell ‘overpowering’ at prison – watchdog
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Police at the scene near Wells Park Road in Sydenham.
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Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend said: “Following our appeal on Sunday, I want to reiterate how important it is to come forward if you have any information about what happened.”Three people were shot, and sadly one has lost their life.”We have been working tirelessly in order to establish the circumstances and these inquiries remain ongoing”In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who attended a party on Hensford Gardens, SE26.”