East London shooting victim named as Joseph Williams-Torres, 20
A 20-year-old man who was fatally shot in a car in east London has been named.
Joseph Williams-Torres was found injured in Essex Close, Walthamstow, at 9.30pm on March 14, police said.
Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance attended the scene but the 20-year-old died on route to hospital.
A post-mortem examination gave his cause of death as a fatal wound to the chest.
His parents said: "Joseph was very much loved by his family and friends. He will be missed by all."
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Officers from the Metropolitan Police are continuing to appeal for information.
Detective Chief Inspector Andrew Packer said: "The victim was in a stationary vehicle which was approached by suspects before shots were fired. Three people then ran from the scene. I would like to hear from anyone who might have seen these people in the area around the time of the incident."
On Monday, a 15-year-old boy was charged with murder and a 17-year-old boy arrested on Tuesday in Leytonstone remains in custody at an east London police station, officers said.