First picture of teen shot dead after 'running for his life' in north London
Keanu Harker, aged 18, died on Thursday after being shot on Great Cambridge Road, Enfield.
Met officers rushed to the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service, who treated Keanu before taking him to a nearby hospital where he died.
Two suspects have been arrested.
Witnesses told Metro he had been running away from a man who was chasing him on a bicycle.
The witness, 63, who did not want to be named, said: 'The lad was running for his life. He hid behind a van.
'Then I heard three shots. Two in quick succession then another. Then the boy was lying on the road.
'There were loads of police on the scene quickly. It was absolute horror.'
Another said: 'The boy was being chased down. Because he was on foot he couldn't get away.'
His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Friends and family of the victim have laid tributes at the scene in his memory.
One card says: 'You are forever in our hearts … never forgotten … you will be missed.'
A 17-year-old – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was arrested on Sunday, 29 July, in connection with the shooting.
He will appear before Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 1 July, charged with murder.
Another suspect – aged 24 – was arrested on Monday, 30 June, on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He is being held in police custody.
Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines said: 'Our thoughts remain with Keanu's family and friends, and anyone else affected by his death. This is a shocking incident to happen in any community.
'We are working at pace to ensure that those responsible for Keanu's death are held to account.
'I would urge anyone who could assist us with our investigation to contact police immediately and to refrain from speculating about this incident online. More Trending
'If you'd prefer to stay anonymous, you can also provide information to us through the charity Crimestoppers.
'We'd like to once again reassure the community that this appears to be an isolated incident and a thorough investigation is underway.
'Please do approach any of our officers who are in the local area, they will be happy to provide support to you.'
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101.
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