THIS is the first picture of an 18-year-old student who died after being shot in the chest.

Philip Poru was fatally shot as he sat in a silver Ford Fiesta in Long Walk, Plumstead, at around 10pm on Sunday(October 14).

Mr Poru was with another man, aged 18, who was also injured and who is now in hospital in a stable condition.

The men are thought to have been shot by two suspects who approached the vehicle.

A post-mortem examination revealed Mr Poru died of gunshot wounds to the chest.

Police patrols are due to be increased in the area, following the murder.

No arrests have yet been made and police are keeping an open mind as to whether the incident is gang related.

A mother-of-two who lives on the estate, who has asked not to be named due to fear of repercussions, said: "I heard two cars drive up and after a couple of seconds I heard five shots.

"When I looked outside I didn't see anything and it was only when my neighbour told me afterwards I knew there had been a shooting.

"It's very scary because round here it's really quiet. I hope it's a one-off because I've got to bring my children up here."

Another resident, who also asked not to be named, said: "I thought I heard a big bang but assumed it was fireworks because lots get set off around now.

"But there have been about five attacks in the past month and it's generally got worse in the past year.

"Lately, it's got quite rough round here and there have been gangs hanging around."

Another resident said: "I heard about four cracks some time after 9.30pm and it sounded like someone was breaking stuff outside.

"It's lovely and quiet in this area and something like this is pretty unusual."

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