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BBC News
2 days ago
- BBC News
Rene Graham murder: Man with gun caught on CCTV in London street
A suspected killer was caught on CCTV chasing a man down the street with a gun in his hand, immediately after a teenager was shot dead in a park. Rene Graham, 15, was shot in the chest at a music festival in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove, west London, on the evening of Sunday 21 July 2024. A £20,000 reward has been offered to find his have now released footage of the suspect walking towards the park and entering through a play area. The footage supplied by the Metropolitan Police then shows the suspect leaving the park and trying to make a "quick getaway", before seeing a second victim, who he chases down the street while carrying a gun. 'Now is the time to get in touch' Det Ch Insp Alison Foxwell said police had trawled through hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken numerous statements."Rene's family have continued to be supported throughout these inquiries, and they remain understandably devastated about his death," she said. She said a man in his 20s had recently been interviewed under caution in relation to Rene's murder and that the force continued to investigate all lines of inquiry."The person responsible for Rene's murder opened fire in a busy park where dozens of people, including very young children, were enjoying themselves," Det Ch Insp Foxwell added. "We believe there are people sitting on the name of the person responsible," Det Ch Insp Foxwell said."This person, who was willing to take the life of Rene and risk the lives of others, remains in your community."Now is the time to get in touch with us to give Rene's family the peace they deserve."The Crimestoppers charity is putting up the cash for the reward. Regional manager Alexa Loukas said: "Rene was very sadly murdered last year in broad daylight with over 200 people present."Please do the right thing to find justice for Rene."
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Yahoo
Chilling CCTV shows gunman entering London park before shooting boy, 15, in broad daylight
Chilling CCTV footage released by police shows the moment a masked gunman walked calmly into a crowded London park before shooting a 15-year-old boy in the chest. The killer, wearing a dark cap and balaclava, had a handgun concealed in his jacket pocket as he strolled through the children's play area at Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove, where hundreds were celebrating at a family fun day. He opened fire on Rene Graham before jumping the park fence and chasing another man on foot, while brandishing the gun in his left hand. Police have released the shocking footage a year after the teenager's murder as they appeal for information about the unsolved shooting at 7.20pm on 21 July last year. New CCTV shows the moment a human entered a park before shooting Rene Graham, 15 (PA Media) Metropolitan Police detectives believe the answers sit within a small pocket of the west London community and some know the identity of the killer. Detective chief inspector Alison Foxwell, who is leading the investigation, said: 'The person responsible for Rene's murder opened fire in a busy park where dozens of people, including very young children, were enjoying themselves. 'Officers have appealed to the local community on multiple occasions – we believe there are people sitting on the name of the person responsible. 'This person, who was willing to take the life of Rene and risk the lives of others, remains in your community. Now is the time to get in touch with us to give Rene's family the peace they deserve. Our thoughts, remain as ever, with them.' CCTV shows the moment the masked gunman walked calmly into the park before shooting Rene Graham, 15, in the chest in front of hundreds at a family fun day (Metropolitan Police) She said Rene's family remain devastated by his death. A man in his 20s has recently been interviewed under caution over the murder but they are continuing to investigate all lines of enquiry. In a heartbreaking appeal last year, the teenager's mother Janay John-Francois, begged people who may know 'anything at all – or witnessed anything' to come forward, saying 'your bravery could be the key to bringing peace to a broken family'. In a personal plea, she said: 'Today is my son, but tomorrow could be one of yours. Please stand with me through the darkest of times. 'From the depths of my shattered heart I implore you to please come forward and help me find justice for my son Rene Graham.' She added: 'The emptiness and heartbreak, there are no words that can capture the agony of my loss. 'This is a grief so profound I would not wish it upon my worst enemy – I've lost everything, my world will never be the same.' Four men – two aged 21 and the others aged 20 and 25 – were arrested on suspicion of murder last year but were released with no further action. Police cordoned off the area near Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park, near Ladbroke Grove, following the shooting at a family fun day (Rosie Shead/PA Wire) Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for the murder. Alexa Loukas, London regional manager for Crimestoppers, said: "Rene, was very sadly murdered last year in broad daylight with over two hundred people present. 'The significant and lasting impact on his family, friends, and the local community, cannot be underestimated and our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones. 'We believe someone who either witnessed the incident or knows of someone who was there on the day, will have information. No matter how insignificant they think it could be, it could help bring those responsible to justice. You can contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously – we won't ask for your name and are unable to identify your telephone number or IP address if you are reporting online. 'We don't record calls, so once you have contacted our Charity there is no further involvement. Your information is passed anonymously on to the Police with no questions asked. 'Please do the right thing to find justice for Rene, who was only 15 years-old at the time of his death. Your information could make a real difference, and you may be eligible for a reward." You can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting Any information can be provided to police by calling 101 or messaging @MetCC on X, providing the reference CAD 6343/21Jul.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Chilling CCTV shows gunman entering London park before shooting boy, 15, in broad daylight
Chilling CCTV footage released by police shows the moment a masked gunman walked calmly into a crowded London park before shooting a 15-year-old boy in the chest. The killer, wearing a dark cap and balaclava, had a handgun concealed in his jacket pocket as he strolled through the children's play area at Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove, where hundreds were celebrating at a family fun day. He opened fire on Rene Graham before jumping the park fence and chasing another man on foot, while brandishing the gun in his left hand. Police have released the shocking footage a year after the teenager's murder as they appeal for information about the unsolved shooting at 7.20pm on 21 July last year. Metropolitan Police detectives believe the answers sit within a small pocket of the west London community and some know the identity of the killer. Detective chief inspector Alison Foxwell, who is leading the investigation, said: 'The person responsible for Rene's murder opened fire in a busy park where dozens of people, including very young children, were enjoying themselves. 'Officers have appealed to the local community on multiple occasions – we believe there are people sitting on the name of the person responsible. 'This person, who was willing to take the life of Rene and risk the lives of others, remains in your community. Now is the time to get in touch with us to give Rene's family the peace they deserve. Our thoughts, remain as ever, with them.' She said Rene's family remain devastated by his death. A man in his 20s has recently been interviewed under caution over the murder but they are continuing to investigate all lines of enquiry. In a heartbreaking appeal last year, the teenager's mother Janay John-Francois, begged people who may know 'anything at all – or witnessed anything' to come forward, saying 'your bravery could be the key to bringing peace to a broken family'. In a personal plea, she said: 'Today is my son, but tomorrow could be one of yours. Please stand with me through the darkest of times. 'From the depths of my shattered heart I implore you to please come forward and help me find justice for my son Rene Graham.' She added: 'The emptiness and heartbreak, there are no words that can capture the agony of my loss. 'This is a grief so profound I would not wish it upon my worst enemy – I've lost everything, my world will never be the same.' Four men – two aged 21 and the others aged 20 and 25 – were arrested on suspicion of murder last year but were released with no further action. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for the murder. Alexa Loukas, London regional manager for Crimestoppers, said: "Rene, was very sadly murdered last year in broad daylight with over two hundred people present. 'The significant and lasting impact on his family, friends, and the local community, cannot be underestimated and our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones. 'We believe someone who either witnessed the incident or knows of someone who was there on the day, will have information. No matter how insignificant they think it could be, it could help bring those responsible to justice. You can contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously – we won't ask for your name and are unable to identify your telephone number or IP address if you are reporting online. 'We don't record calls, so once you have contacted our Charity there is no further involvement. Your information is passed anonymously on to the Police with no questions asked. 'Please do the right thing to find justice for Rene, who was only 15 years-old at the time of his death. Your information could make a real difference, and you may be eligible for a reward."
Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Chilling moment yob pulls out handgun and kills 15-year-old boy in Teletubbies Park before Notting Hill Carnival in 'West London gang war'
This is the terrifying moment a yob pulled out a handgun before 'assassinating' a 15-year-old boy during a 'family fun day' in west London. Rene Graham was gunned down while surrounded by parents and children at Emslie Horniman's Pleasance open space - also known as 'Teletubbies Park' - in Ladbroke Grove last July. The shooting took place at an annual pre-Notting Hill Carnival event and allegedly came amid a violent postcode war between rival gangs. Chilling new CCTV footage released by police on Saturday shows a balaclava-clad suspect walking calmly towards the busy park. He can be seen taking a handgun out of his pocket before he entered Teletubbies Park via the children's play area and shot Rene in the chest. Further images show that after killing Rene, the shooter chased down a second victim in the middle of a busy street. The suspect can be seen pointing the gun at the young man as he flees around a corner and dives behind a white BMW. Police investigating the shooting say they believe the answers lie within a 'small pocket of the community' - as they offered a £20,000 reward for information. Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who is leading the investigation said: 'Rene was tragically shot dead during a busy music festival. 'Since the launch of the investigation, officers have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken numerous statements from witnesses. 'Rene's family have continued to be supported throughout these enquiries, and they remain understandably devastated about his death. 'Recently, a man in his 20s was interviewed under caution in relation to Rene's murder and we continue to investigate all lines of enquiry.' Teletubbies Park lies within the W10 postcode but is close to the border with the W9 zone. In the aftermath of the shooting, residents told MailOnline there had been raised 'tensions' between gangs of youths operating in the two areas. DCI Foxwell added: 'The person responsible for Rene's murder opened fire in a busy park where dozens of people, including very young children, were enjoying themselves. 'Officers have appealed to the local community on multiple occasions – we believe there are people sitting on the name of the person responsible. 'This person, who was willing to take the life of Rene and risk the lives of others, remains in your community. 'Now is the time to get in touch with us to give Rene's family the peace they deserve. Our thoughts, remain as ever, with them.' Locals claim that two gangs operating near the area have been involved in a long running 'war' with each other - the Ladbroke Grove Boys (LGB), who are based on the Kensal New Town Estate, and the Harrow Road Boys (HRB) from the Mozart Estate. Beverley Campbell who was at the Park Lime event told MailOnline: 'Everybody around here knows about the war between the LGB and HRB. 'This is quite a rough area and gang members attacking each other is not a new thing.' She revealed that soon after the shooting, Rene's distraught mother arrived at the scene but was not allowed to see his body as police had sealed off the area. She was then joined by his father and other relatives. Kelvin, 38, a local resident of the Kensal New Town Estate told MailOnline: 'It may sound a bit crazy to outsiders, but this rivalry is not a new thing. 'It's been going on for years and all of us refer to each other as from being 'over the water.' 'We don't like them, and they don't like us. But the gangs have taken it to another level and things have got a lot worse. 'They're constantly attacking each other and most of these don't even get reported to the police. If a gang member or any young person is found in the wrong territory, then it always causes problems.' Olaseni Soyinka, 37, another local resident who was also at the Park Lime event added: 'Everybody was having a great time. People were dancing and there was loud music. 'Then we heard these bangs, and I wasn't sure what it was but then people started running. 'There are constant problems around here, our youngsters are out of control. 'When they're not fighting each other, they're causing a lot of anti-social nuisance by robbing local shops, letting of fireworks and damaging our cars. 'We don't bother calling the police because they don't do anything.' The Mozart estate was completed in 1974 and is made up of 737 houses and flats in 25 medium-rise blocks. Since then, it has acquired a reputation as one of the capital's 'sink estates' and is blighted by poor housing conditions, crime and drug dealing. The Kensal New Town estate was completed in the 1970s and is made up of around 700 flats and homes that are also affected by a variety of social issues. Both are just stone's throw from multi-million-pound homes and flats in Notting Hill that are home to A listers and are among the most expensive properties in the country. Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible for Rene's murder. Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager for Crimestoppers, said: 'Rene, was very sadly murdered last year in broad daylight with over two hundred people present. 'The significant and lasting impact on his family, friends, and the local community, cannot be underestimated and our thoughts and condolences are with his loved ones. 'We believe someone who either witnessed the incident or knows of someone who was there on the day, will have information. 'No matter how insignificant they think it could be, it could help bring those responsible to justice. 'You can contact Crimestoppers completely anonymously – we won't ask for your name and are unable to identify your telephone number or IP address if you are reporting online. 'We don't record calls, so once you have contacted our Charity there is no further involvement. 'Your information is passed anonymously on to the Police with no questions asked. 'Please do the right thing to find justice for Rene, who was only 15 years-old at the time of his death. 'Your information could make a real difference, and you may be eligible for a reward.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- The Sun
Cops release CCTV of suspect nearly a year after schoolboy, 15, was gunned down at ‘Teletubbies Park' during family day
POLICE have released new CCTV footage almost one year on from the fatal shooting of a schoolboy in a playground, known locally as "Teletubbies Park". Rene Graham, 15, died after being shot in Emslie Horniman's Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove, west London, at around 7.20pm on July 21, 2024, during a "family fun day". 4 Cops launched a murder investigation soon afterwards and have now released CCTV footage showing a suspect walking calmly towards the busy park before the shooting. He can be seen entering the children's play area before shooting Rene in the chest. The teenager tragically died at the scene. CCTV footage also shows the suspect chasing and attempting to shoot a second victim after gunning down Rene. He then flees the area. Detective Chief Inspector Alison Foxwell, who is leading the investigation said: "Rene was tragically shot dead during a busy music festival. Since the launch of the investigation, officers have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and taken numerous statements from witnesses. "Rene's family have continued to be supported throughout these enquiries, and they remain understandably devastated about his death. "Recently, a man in his 20s was interviewed under caution in relation to Rene's murder and we continue to investigate all lines of enquiry." Footage shows the suspect walking towards the park, appearing to pull a gun from his pocket and then running from the area shortly after the shooting. DCI Foxwell added: 'The person responsible for Rene's murder opened fire in a busy park where dozens of people, including very young children, were enjoying themselves. 'Officers have appealed to the local community on multiple occasions – we believe there are people sitting on the name of the person responsible. 'This person, who was willing to take the life of Rene and risk the lives of others, remains in your community. Now is the time to get in touch with us to give Rene's family the peace they deserve. 'Our thoughts, remain as ever, with them.' is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
