Dynevor Road has been cordoned off at the junction with Stoke Newington High Street all day today (August 5) since the incident at 12.20am.
Police found a man who had been shot, and he died at the scene.
A police tent has been erected at the scene and forensic officers can now be seen investigating along with police.
Pictures at the scene show forensic officers within the cordoned off section.
Tape has blocked off large stretches near Stoke Newington High Street and Dynevor Road.
Paul Orris, who was staying near the shooting, said he heard “probably three shots” at the time.
He added: “When you hear that you hang around for screams but when it's silent…”
Forensic officers at Stoke Newington (Image: Ben Gardner / NQ) Detective Chief Superintendent Brittany Clarke, who leads polici