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Telegraph
05-03-2025
- Telegraph
Boy, 16, shot dead by gunmen ‘dressed as Deliveroo drivers'
A 16-year-old boy was shot dead by gunmen dressed as Deliveroo drivers, according to relatives. Police were called to reports of a shooting in Paradise Road, Stockwell in south London at 3.21pm on Tuesday. The boy, named locally as Lathaniel, was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of paramedics. A man who said that he was the boy's uncle, who asked not to be named, claimed the gunmen posed as delivery drivers. He said: 'They came on a moped dressed as Deliveroo drivers.' No arrests have yet been made in connection with the shooting, the Metropolitan Police said. Supt Gabriel Cameron, who is leading the local policing response, described the shooting as 'enormously shocking'. Other relatives, who declined to give their names, described the teenager as a Manchester United fan who enjoyed playing PlayStation 5 and had one sibling, a sister. A resident, who said that she knew Lathaniel's mother, said he was 'very bright at school' and his father worked at a nearby go-karting facility. 'He is great at looking after this community,' the woman, who asked not to be named, said. A crime scene and cordons remain in place, with several police cars and officers stationed nearby. Another resident who knew Lathaniel said that she was distressed to hear the news, saying that her own son had also died in a stabbing a few years ago. And a young woman who lives nearby said: 'This area is not safe at night. There are a lot of teenage boys that cause a lot of trouble who live around here. 'They hang around at night, play around with the cops. Things like playing with fireworks and running from the police. But it can get serious. Someone I know got stabbed some time last year. 'I think about where the cameras are when I am walking at night, but there are no cameras in that area [of the shooting]. The death was described as a 'life wasted' by Florence Eshalomi, the Labour MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green.
Yahoo
05-03-2025
- Yahoo
What we know as teenager, 16, shot dead in Stockwell, London
A manhunt has been launched after a teenager was shot dead in London. The latest act of violence on the streets of the capital was condemned as a "life wasted" by Vauxhall and Camberwell Green MP Florence Eshalomi, who urged any potential witnesses to get in touch with the Metropolitan Police. The force has confirmed a murder investigation has been launched, but no arrests are understood to have been made yet. Here's everything we know about the incident. Police said officers were called to Paradise Road, in Stockwell, south London. The street, which is less than 400 yards long, is also just minutes walk from Stockwell tube station, which serves the London Underground's Northern and Victoria lines. Emergency services were contacted at 3.21pm on Tuesday, 4 March, and alerted to reports of a shooting. Despite the efforts of paramedics from London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance, the victim, who is believed to be just 16 years old, died at the scene. The Metropolitan Police said it was still working to confirm the teenager's identity and contact his next of kin. According to the Telegraph, the victim was a regular customer at a shop close to the site of the shooting, whose manager described him as a "nice kid". No arrests are currently believed to have been made in connection with the shooting. Officers are understood to be reviewing CCTV footage from the area and potential witnesses have been urged to contact the police. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron, who is leading the investigation, said: 'This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community. 'Our thoughts are with the young boy's family at this devastating time. 'Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened. 'They will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly. 'Please rest assured we will work around the clock to identify and find those responsible.' Anyone with information about the shooting should call police on 101 with the reference 4116/4MAR. Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Fatal shootings have accounted for one in 10 homicides in London in the past three years, according to official figures: 2022 - 10 out of 104 2023 - 8 out of 104 2024 - 11 out of 103 A national amnesty saw more than 1,000 Turkish-manufactured top-venting blank-firing guns handed over to authorities during February in England and Wales. According to police, such weapons can be converted to fire live ammunition in as little as 20 minutes. There were 11 teen homicide victims in 2024, down from 21 in 2023; 14 in 2022; and 30 in 2021. Click below to see the latest London headlines
BBC News
05-03-2025
- BBC News
Stockwell: Police hunt for suspects after boy, 16, shot dead
Police continue to look for those involved in the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old boy in south London. The Metropolitan Police said the teenager died after being shot in an "enormously shocking incident" near Stockwell Tube station on was pronounced dead at the scene in Paradise Road after police were called at about 14:30 said inquiries were still ongoing. No arrests have been made. Those living in the area have been shocked by the who has lived in Stockwell for 21 years, said: "The situation is really bad now. I don't go out anymore. In the night, I don't feel safe. "I feel so bad for the boy. It's too much for me."Florence Eshalomi, Labour (Co-op) MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green, told BBC London she wants people to feel safe within their community."Stockwell is a vibrant, diverse, close-knit community. We are going to make sure that there is a visible police presence, to reassure people," she said. 'Future robbed' The MP added: "We will not tolerate this level of violence in Stockwell, Vauxhall or Camberwell Green, or anywhere across London. "This is a sad, wasted life, this boy could have had so much potential. His future has been robbed. "The family and community will continue to grieve, you can never get over this shock." On Tuesday, Supt Gabriel Cameron said: "Our thoughts are with the young boy's family at this devastating time."He added: "This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community."Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened."A police cordon and road closures remain in place following the third homicide in the capital of someone aged under 25 this year.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Boy, 16, dies after being shot in south London
A 16-year-old boy has died after being shot in an "enormously shocking incident" in south London, the Metropolitan Police has said. The teenager was pronounced dead at the scene in Paradise Road, Stockwell, after police were called at about 15:20 GMT to reports of a shooting. Officers are working to identify the victim and contact his family. No arrests have been made. Supt Gabriel Cameron said: "Our thoughts are with the young boy's family at this devastating time." He added: "This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community." "Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened. "They will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly."
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Yahoo
Boy, 16, shot dead in south London
A teenage boy has been shot dead in south London. The Metropolitan Police said the 16-year-old was killed on Paradise Road, near Stockwell Tube Station. The force has launched a murder investigation. No arrests have yet been made, according to police. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron, who is leading the local policing response, said: "This is an enormously shocking incident which I imagine will cause huge distress to the local community. "Our thoughts are with the young boy's family at this devastating time. "Local officers are on the scene gathering CCTV and speaking to witnesses to piece together what has happened. They will be supported by specialist homicide investigators shortly. "Please rest assured we will work around the clock to identify and find those responsible." This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. You can receive breaking news alerts on a smartphone or tablet via the Sky News app. You can also follow us on WhatsApp and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up with the latest news.
