CCTV has been released showing the moment a hitman fires a gun only yards from diners at a busy restaurant in east London.
The video shows a white Kia Niro pulling alongside a man before a single close‑range shot is fired from the passenger window, leaving him with life-changing injuries.
The shocking attack took place outside a Turkish restaurant on Crossway, Dalston, shortly before 11pm on Friday, June 20, 2025.
The victim, a 37-year-old man, was rushed to hospital following the attack.
The Met Police released the video after Beytullah Gunduz, 39, was convicted of attempted murder at the Old Bailey on Friday.
The court heard the attack was linked to a dispute involving rival north London organised crime groups.
Gunduz conspired to have the victim shot after accusing his family of supporting a rival gang and demanding they pay him £100,000.
Just minutes after the attack, officers tracked the car to a nearby street, where it had been set alight. Forensic examination recovered a recovered a bullet from the scene and a burnt petrol can from the vehicle.
The gunman was identified, through CCTV, as an associate of Gunduz, who carried out the shooting before fleeing the UK to Turkey shortly afterwards. It is believed he remains in the country.
Police identified two burner phones used between June 17-20, linking Gunduz to the hitman he hired. Analysis of the phones showed contact around key moments including in the hours immediately before and after the attack, and when the petrol can was purchased.
Speaking to detectives, the victim revealed that his family had been threatened and extorted by Gunduz on previous occasions.
CCTV also revealed a failed shooting attempt on June 19, 2025, when the same white Kia vehicle repeatedly passed the victim’s restaurant before aborting when the man was not present.
Detective Inspector Iain Wallace, who led the investigation, said: “This was a calculated and ruthless attack carried out in a busy public area which could have easily resulted in the loss of life.
“Gunduz played a central role in orchestrating this shooting and showed a complete disregard for the safety of both the victim and the wider community. My team utilised CCTV, phone data and forensics to build a compelling case and secure this conviction, despite efforts to evade detection.
“Violence linked to organised crime groups has no place on London’s streets. We remain committed to identifying those involved in serious violence and ensuring they are brought before the courts.”