An innocent 27-year-old man was shot and killed on his own doorstep in a case of mistaken identity by hitmen who sped away on a moped, police have said. The shooting happened just after 8.20pm on Monday, close to Finsbury Park in north London. The Metropolitan police said two men wearing dark clothes and helmets went to the home, where the victim opened the door. Neighbours reported hearing shots and called the police. Metropolitan police detectives could find nothing in the victim’s background as to why he would be the target of a shooting with all the hallmarks of a gang killing. The shooting happened close to a children’s playground and large supermarket, in a largely residential area. The Met said: “It is believed the victim was shot after he opened the door to two suspects, who were wearing dark clothing and motorcycle helmets. Following the incident the suspects left the scene on a moped, heading towards Finsbury Park Avenue.” Police said the man’s closest relatives and friends had been told and no arrests had yet been made. DCI Andy Partridge said: “This was a cowardly attack on an innocent man who was shot dead on his own doorstep. Although at an early stage of the investigation, I strongly suspect that he was not the intended target of this attack; making this case all the more tragic. “It would have still been light when the shooting took place and I’m hoping there are people out there who saw something who we’ve not yet spoken to. Did you see a moped arrive or leaving the scene? Did you see it travelling along Finsbury Park Avenue or any of the streets nearby?” Police appealed for anyone with dashcam footage of the moped or suspects to come forward. After the shooting a section 60 order, allowing officers to stop and search anyone without having reasonable grounds to suspect, was imposed on the Haringey area where the shooting took place. The Met said it remained in force on Tuesday. DCS Treena Fleming, who is in charge of policing for the area where the shooting happened, said: “This is a harrowing incident and our immediate thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends at this devastating time. An experienced and dedicated team of detectives are doing all they can to identify those responsible and bring them to justice.”