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London police lay murder charge after party shooting

A 19-year-old woman faces a second degree murder charge after a shooting at a party in south London.

The incident happened on July 31.

London Police were called to what they described as a "large gathering"  in the area of Pack Road and Grand Oak Cross around 1:15 a.m., due to man being in medical distress. Investigators say he had been shot.

The 18-year-old victim, who an online fundraiser identifies as Josue Silva, died shortly after arriving at the hospital.

After several pleas to the public for assistance in their investigation, police say Emily Altmann is facing charges of second degree murder and assault with a weapon.

Silva is London's ninth murder victim in 2021.

Police say their investigation is ongoing, and ask anybody with information to contact London Police Service at (519) 661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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