The mother of a 17-year-old boy who was killed over the weekend has called for an end to violence on London's streets.
"Let my son be the last and be an example to everyone. Just let it stop," said Pretana Morgan, whose son Rhyhiem was shot in Southwark on Saturday.
The teenager was one of four people shot in the capital over the bank holiday weekend.
In Wealdstone, two boys, aged 13 and 15, suffered head injuries, and a 22-year-old was shot in Lewisham.
None of them have injuries which are considered to be life-threatening.
In the latest incident, a 43-year-old man was stabbed in Ealing after a dispute over a man's driving on a residential street.
Scotland Yard said the victim, who is in a stable condition in hospital, was believed to be attacked after questioning the driving of the suspect - who then drove away.
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Pretana Morgan (r) is comforted at the scene of her son's death
Rhyhiem Ainsworth Barton, who was found in Warham Street, Southwark, was reportedly shot while playing football with friends and died at the scene on Saturday evening.
Witnesses told the BBC a number of shots were fired, including one that missed a woman and went through a window.
No arrests have been made as part of the murder probe.
His mother, Pretana Morgan, said she "couldn't have asked for a better son". She said he was not in a gang and aspired to be an architect.
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Southwark Borough Commander, Simon Messinger, said the violence had "rightly caused concern" and the "fast-paced" investigation was "progressing all the time".
He said additional officers would be on patrol for the rest of the weekend, supported by armed response officers on motorcycles, dog units and air support.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan said his thoughts went out to the "loved ones of the teenager who was tragically killed".
source:www.bbc.com
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