Man dies from his injuries after 'drive-by' shooting at a party in Essex
Police were called to the scene in Roydon on Saturday morning.
Sunday 14 June 2020 20:31, UK
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a drive-by shooting at a party in Essex.
The victim, who has not been named, was in his 50s and from the Grays area.
Emergency services were called to the scene in Roydon shortly before 5am on Saturday after receiving reports that a number of people had arrived in a car and opened fire at a group.
The man had been shot "multiple times" and was taken to hospital, but died from his injuries on Sunday afternoon.
Two women in their 20s were also taken to hospital with single gunshot wounds, which were not thought to be life-threatening.
Detective Inspector Greg Wood said: "This is now a murder investigation and we will continue our work to find those responsible for this man's death, and bring them to justice.
"Our investigation is progressing well and we're beginning to build up a picture of what happened, but we still need anyone with information to come forward.
"If you saw or heard anyone leaving the area in the moments after the incident, or have any CCTV or dashcam footage, please get in contact with the team.
"It doesn't matter how small or insignificant you think it is, it could be vital to our investigation."
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact our Major Crime Team by emailing [email protected] referencing incident 169 of 13 June.
Alternatively call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.