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BBC NewsNews report · Oct 3, 8:42 PM
Man shot dead as families gather for memorial in London
The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.
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Man shot dead as families gather for memorial in London
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What happened The 40-year-old died at the scene in west London from a gunshot wound, the Met Police said.
The headline split The left frames it as "Man shot dead in London street at memorial service as murder probe launched". The center frames it as "Man shot dead as families gather for memorial in London".
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Left / center-leftMan shot dead in London street at memorial service as murder probe launched
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CenterMan shot dead as families gather for memorial in London
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The Mirror UKNews report · Oct 3, 8:32 PM
Man shot dead in London street at memorial service as murder probe launched
The victim was pronounced dead after multiple shots were heard at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street in East Acton
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