Drill rapper believed to be one victim in Ilford shootings

The Metropolitan Police say they are “not yet in a position” to publicly confirm the identities of two men, aged 23 and 30, who were killed in Henley Road at 12.16am yesterday (Tuesday, October 25).

However the Recorder understands that drill rapper “Giddy”, part of a group called Drillford, was among one of the victims.

UPDATE:

• Police officially name two men shot dead in Ilford

Friends named the victim as his Instagram page was flooded with comments such as “R.I.P”.

Police are at Henley Road (Image: PA)

The musician, of Somali heritage, is understood to have been part of a turf war with a rival east London gang.

Speculation has spread online about the identity of the second victim, but it has not been confirmed.

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Police say the families of both victims have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Another 30-year-old man, who was also shot at the scene, remains in a life-threatening condition in hospital.

Police are investigating (Image: Met Police)

A recent appeal by police has revealed that a car linked to the shooting was recovered in Ronnie Lane, near Manor Park.

According to the appeal, a number of people were inside the house at the time of the shooting.

Detective Inspector Matt Read, from the Specialist Crime Command, said: "This was a tragic incident that resulted in two men losing their lives and a third man being critically injured.

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“We are in contact with their families and will support them as they come to terms with this awful news.

"We are still in the early stages of the investigation and are working to establish exactly what happened.

“A number of crime scenes will remain in place while we carry out these urgent enquiries.

“I believe there were a number of people at the house in Henley Road at the time of the shooting and I would encourage them to come forward as a matter of urgency.”

Police have not officially named the victims (Image: PA)

There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.

Any witnesses or those with information, video or images that could assist police, should call 101 or tweet @MetCC ref CAD 99/25 Oct.