Masum Ahmed, 40, shot dead in East Ham car in early hours

A man was pronounced dead after gunshots were fired at a vehicle in St Bartholomew’s Road, East Ham, in the early hours of 18 August 2026. Emergency services arrived at the scene just before 3 am following reports of shots fired.

The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was found in a car suffering from gunshot wounds. Bangladeshi media have named him as Masum Ahmed, aged 40. The Metropolitan Police have not yet confirmed his identity.

Family informed of death

Family members of the victim told Bangladeshi media that police visited their home at around 4 am to confirm his identity. They were then informed of his death. According to the same reports, Masum Ahmed had lived in the UK since childhood and is survived by a daughter.

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police said shots were fired towards a white vehicle, which was left abandoned at an angle across the residential street. The suspects fled the scene before officers arrived.

Appeal for witnesses

No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for anyone with information or footage that may assist the investigation to come forward. Residents can contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD797/18AUG.

Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through their website. The charity operates independently of the police and does not record calls or track IP addresses.

Second fatal shooting in London this month

The incident is the second fatal shooting in London in August 2026. On 10 August, a 25-year-old man was fatally wounded in Clapham North. The Metropolitan Police have not indicated whether the two incidents are linked.

The investigation into the East Ham shooting is ongoing. Police have not released further details about potential motives or suspects.