Double murder hunt in Islington shooting

12 April 2012

A double murder hunt was launched today after the second victim of a shooting in Islington died in the early hours.

The two men were shot as they stood outside a block of flats, Strang House in Britannia Row, at around 4.30am yesterday.

Lee Wallace, 25, from Loughton, died instantly. Jaysan Hassan, 28, of Bethnal Green was critically injured and died this morning.

Detectives say they are hunting at least one man who is believed to have opened fire with a handgun.

Anyone with information should call 020 8345 3775 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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