Wembley: A Radio 1 DJ died after he was shot early on Tuesday (Nov 20) during a fight between 10 men.

The 24-year-old victim, who has been identified as Horace Pinnock - also known as DJ Village - was taken to Central Middlesex Hospital where he was pronounced dead shortly after arrival.

Police arrived near the Plaza Hotel in Empire Way, Wembley at 2.30am after being alerted by the paramedics.

A police spokesman said: "It appears there had been some kind of altercation between about 10 black males where one fired shots at the victim. The circumstances of the incident are unclear at this stage."

A post mortem carried out later the same day gave the cause of death as a gunshot wound. Anyone with information is asked to call 8345 4332.

November 22, 2001 13:00