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Sky News
9 hours ago
- Sky News
'Loving father' shot dead in suspected case of mistaken identity prompts appeal for information
The family of a father shot dead in a suspected case of mistaken identity in north London have said he "deserves justice" as they appealed for information. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, died from a gunshot wound to the head in hospital after he was hit with bullets fired from a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander, which was later found burnt out. Detectives believe those responsible for his murder had set out to hurt someone else in a "pre-meditated and targeted attack" in Waverley Road, Tottenham, at 8.45pm on Thursday 20 March. Mr Abdi Mohamed's younger sister, Amal Abdi Mohamed, 23, said he was a "loving father" to his five-year-old son, who "looked up to him like a superhero", and was planning to get married in the summer. "He was taken away from us through gun violence," she said. "A bullet didn't just take his life, it tore through our family, through our heart, and it's truly shocking, it's devastating, and it's so senseless, because this type of violence should never be normal. "It should never be something a family ever has to expect, prepare for, or live with." Mr Abdi's 26-year-old friend, with whom he had been breaking his Ramadan fast, was also shot in the leg and was treated in hospital for a wound police said was not life-changing. The Metropolitan Police arrested four men on suspicion of murder, who have been released on bail pending further investigations. Detectives are appealing for witnesses who saw a silver Mitsubishi Outlander in the area, which was found burnt out in Runcorn Close, the following morning. "This tragic event and Mahad's death, has had a profound impact on the community and all those who loved him. Someone out there knows what happened. And that person, or people, must come forward," said Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford. "Regardless of how small you think your information is, please share it with us. It could be the missing link we need to secure justice for Mahad and his family." 'To stay silent is to be complicit' Many of Mr Abdi Mohamed's family members were in tears as they visited the scene of his murder as part of the appeal for information. "My sweet Mahad was the kind of person who could light up a room without even trying," said his sister. "His laugh was so loud, and it still echoes in our memories." Ms Abdi Mohamed said her brother "was funny, he was honest, and overall he was just a good man" but "wasn't perfect". She said he had "made mistakes but turned his life around" working at Waterloo Station, and part-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Royal Ascot as a security guard. "How do you look at a child who adored him day and night, and tell them that he's gone and you don't have the answers why? That boy will have to grow up with no dad," she said. "If you think you may know anything or have seen anything - you may think it doesn't matter, but it might be the key to giving us an answer, and it might be the thing that finally lets our family take a breath. "To stay silent is to be complicit. "To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father. "If you know something and you haven't come forward, please think about that. Think about a family that cannot begin to heal because the truth is still hiding in the shadows. My brother deserves better. He deserves justice."
Western Telegraph
10 hours ago
- Western Telegraph
Family of ‘much-loved brother and father' appeal for information over his murder
Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, died after being shot in the head in Waverley Road, Tottenham, at 8.45pm on March 20, the Metropolitan Police said. DCI Rebecca Woodsford said the suspects got out of a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander, which was later recovered burned out, and fired the gunshots which killed him. Police previously said they had arrested four adult men on suspicion of murder who were subsequently bailed. Someone knows what happened to him, and yet we are here with no answer, no justice, and just a family torn apart trying to navigate through the pain Amal Abdi Mohamed DCI Woodsford, the senior investigating officer into the murder, said Mr Abdi Mohamed was a 'much-loved son, brother and father', adding that his family were 'devastated' by the murder. Appealing for information, DCI Woodsford said: 'We believe he is a completely innocent person in this and actually this is a case of mistaken identity. 'I believe this was a pre-planned shooting, although I also believe that Mahad was killed mistakenly, those suspects were out that night to murder someone and cause serious harm. 'And I truly believe that somebody does know some information about this.' The police officer added: 'If you think you have information about the people that could be involved, the people that might have helped or burned the vehicle out, I'm appealing for people to come forward. 'What's crucial to us are witnesses and ultimately we need that evidence to place before the Crown Prosecution Service, and be able to charge people and put them in front of the courts.' Mr Abdi Mohamed's younger sister, Amal Abdi Mohamed, 23, said he was a 'loving father' to his son and was planning to get married in the summer. She added that her brother had worked at Waterloo Station, as well as part-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Royal Ascot as a security worker. Appealing for information on her brother's death, the 23-year-old said: 'My beloved brother is gone, and we still don't know why. 'Someone knows what happened to him, and yet we are here with no answer, no justice, and just a family torn apart trying to navigate through the pain. 'He was taken away from us through gun violence. A bullet didn't just take his life, it tore through our family, through our heart and it's truly shocking, it's devastating, and it's so senseless, because this type of violence should never be normal. 'It should never be something a family ever has to expect, prepare for, or live with.' Amal said Mr Abdi Mohamed was the 'kind of person who can light up any room without even trying'. She added: 'He had this rare gift of making people feel seen, heard and loved, and if you were having a bad day, you would just want to be around him. 'He was funny, he was honest, and he was just a good person.' Many of Mr Abdi Mohamed's family members were in tears as they visited the scene of his murder as part of the appeal for information. Amal said that Mr Abdi Mohamed's five-year-old son 'looked up to him like a superhero'. She added: 'How do you look at a child who adored him day and night, and tell them that he's gone and you don't have the answers why? That boy will have to grow up with no dad. 'If you think you may know anything or have seen anything – you may think it doesn't matter, but it might be the key to giving us an answer, and it might be the thing that finally lets our family take a breath. 'To stay silent is to be complicit.' Anyone with information can contact the police by giving the reference CAD7426/20March, or to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
