Detectives investigating an alleged murder have named the victim.

Kai McGingley, 24, from Southwark, died last night following a shooting in the street in Erith, in the borough of Bexley.

Officers from the Met and paramedics from London Ambulance Service were called to Pembroke Road at 8.50pm after reports of shots being fired.

They found Mr McGingley suffering from a gunshot wound.

Despite the best efforts of emergency services, he died at the scene.

His next of kin have been notified and they are being supported by specialist officers.

A post-mortem examination will be conducted in due course.

A murder investigation has been launched - with police trying to trace a Land Rover which was abandoned in the street.

Det Chief Inspector Chris Wood said: “I am very keen to hear from anyone who has any information about the events which took place in Pembroke Road and in particular anyone who has knowledge of a silver Land Rover Freelander which was abandoned by the suspects following the murder.

"I believe that another vehicle, or vehicles, that we haven’t yet identified were then used to drive the suspects away from the scene.

"At least one of these vehicles is likely to be showing signs of front-end collision.

"If you have noticed a recently damaged vehicle owned by a friend or family member, or seen one parked up or abandoned or indeed you have been asked to repair one, please get in touch."

The registration of the Land Rover is GL52 HDO.

Witnesses described seeing a group of men chase the victim down the road.

Audrey Alison told the Standard: “There were four of them in balaclavas. They had chased his car, smashed into him then shot him.

“There were two shots - one after the other, quickly. It looked like a targeted hit.”

DCI Wood added: “I have a team of officers and staff working hard to establish what happened to Kai and why. If you saw what happened, or have information that can help, I need you to get in touch and share what you know.”

No arrests have been made so far.

DCI Wood added: “A young man’s life has been ended and a family is now struggling to come to terms with their sudden and terrible loss.

"Our thoughts are with them today.”

Anyone with information should call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference 7135/09Feb.

Information can also be left anonymously with Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.