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Yahoo
05-08-2025
- Yahoo
Bloodshed across London after sixth fatal shooting in 2025
There has been bloodshed with six fatal shootings so far this year across London. Violence has struck streets all over the capital time and time again in 2025, with terrifying gun crimes occurring throughout the past eight months. Today (August 5) marks the sixth fatal shooting victim this year. The first reported person to die from a shooting this year was in Stockwell in March. June then saw the most victims lose their life over gun crime, with three incidents. We have put together an interactive map showing where all the terrible acts of violence occurred. This only includes those killed in shootings which are known by Newsquest London at the time of publication. If you have problems viewing or reading the interactive map, click here to see the full screen version. Stockwell Lathaniel Burrell, 16, was shot dead on March 4 at 3.20pm on Paradise Road. A 17-year-old boy from Peckham who cannot be named for legal reasons was charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Jeffery Frimpong, 30, of Smedley Street, Lambeth, was charged with murder. Another 17-year-old boy and Omar Prempeh, 32, of Sunderland Road, Forest Hill, were charged with murder. Tottenham Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, died of a gunshot wound to his head after a shooting in Waverley Road Tottenham on March 20 at 8.45pm. He had spent the evening shortly before the shooting with his friend at their home. They were breaking their fast when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached and the suspects inside opened fire, striking Mahad multiple times. He was taken to hospital where he died - while his friend was treated in hospital after being shot on the leg. Police believe that this was a mistaken identity attack. Hammersmith Jordan Rodney, a 30-year-old from Northolt, was killed after a shooting in Claxton Grove on June 11. His family called him a 'warm, funny and loving' guy. A second victim, also in his 30s, was discharged from hospital. Jahmel Joseph, 28, of Eaton Rise, Ealing, has been charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a prohibited weapon and dangerous driving. Croydon Anthony Morrison, 41, was found injured in Imperial Way, near Purley Way, at around 5pm on June 19. He was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after. A crime scene was in place near the Costco store. On June 23, 39-year-old Byron Cole, of Gleneldon Road, Lambeth was charged with murder. Enfield Keanu Harker, 18, died in hospital after being shot in Great Cambridge Road on June 26 at 8.45pm. Anais King, 18, was arrested on August 3 and has been charged with perverting the course of justice. A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Paris on suspicion of murder on August 3. On June 29, a 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged the next day with murder. Eliezer Mbike, 25, of Oulton Road in Tottenham was arrested and charged on June 30 with perverting the course of justice. A trial will take place at the Old Bailey on May 18 next year. Police also arrested a 39-year old man on July 24 on suspicion of conspiracy to murder. He has since been bailed to return in September pending further enquiries. Stoke Newington Police have been called to Dynevor Road, near to the junction of Stoke Newington High Street on Tuesday (August 5) just before 12.20am. At the scene, a 45-year-old was found to be shot. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by the police. At the time of reporting, there have been no arrests.
The Independent
20-06-2025
- The Independent
Shot father's family makes desperate plea for answers three months after death
The family of a 'loving' brother and father shot dead in a suspected case of mistaken identity have made a moving appeal to the public three months after his death. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, died after being shot on Waverley Road, Tottenham at 8.45pm on 20 March. Appealing for information on her brother's death, Amal Abdi Mohamed said his passing 'tore through our family'. She said: '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.'
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The Independent
20-06-2025
- The Independent
Family's plea after loving father shot dead in ‘case of mistaken identity'
The 'devastated' family of a father shot dead in a reported case of mistaken identity in north London have made a desperate appeal for information about his murder. The Metropolitan Police said Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, had spent the evening shortly before the shooting with his friend at their home on 20 March. They were breaking their fast outside on Waverley Road, Tottenham when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached and the suspects inside opened fire. Mahad was struck multiple times at 8.45pm and he died from a gunshot wound to the head. DCI Rebecca Woodsford said the suspects got out of a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander, which was later found burned out, and fired the gunshots that killed him. Police previously said they had arrested four adult men on suspicion of murder who were subsequently bailed. 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.' 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.' Anyone with information can contact the police by giving the reference CAD7426/20March, or to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
BBC News
20-06-2025
- BBC News
Tottenham shooting: Family seeks truth in 'mistaken identity' case
Three months after Mahad Abdi Mohamed was shot dead in north London, damage caused by the bullet that killed him is still visible in the glass next to a block of believe he was killed in a case of mistaken identity. Mr Abdi Mohamed's family and friends broke down as they visited Northumberland Park in Tottenham for the first time since his came here to appeal for help in catching his killers."My sweet Mahad was the kind of person who could light up any room," said his sister Amal in an emotional tribute to her brother at the scene. "My mum has to wake up every day knowing that her only son is gone. That's something no mother should have to endure." Mr Abdi Mohamed was found with a gunshot wound to the head when police and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a shooting on Waverley Road, Tottenham, at about 20:45 GMT on Thursday, 20 man, aged 26, was also shot in the leg but Ch Insp Becky Woodsford from the Metropolitan Police is leading the investigation. She believes Mr Abdi Mohamed was not the intended victim."Mahad was here visiting a friend, he was breaking his fast during Ramadan and at this time we've got no evidence at all to suggest that it's anything other than a tragic case of mistaken identity," she said. A number of arrests have been made, but police are still appealing for witnesses."We know this was a pre-planned shooting," said Det Ch Insp Woodsford."The people responsible were out to kill somebody that night or cause serious harm."I believe that people will know who is responsible. But we need evidence to place this case before the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts."Mahad was a much-loved father, brother and son, his family are absolutely devastated. We want to get justice for Mahad and his family." Mr Abdi Mohamed, from Enfield, worked at the railway station and had a second job at evenings and weekends working as security at events at the nearby Tottenham Hotspur 27-year-old was saving to get married this summer to the mother of his five-year-old son, who lives in mother Zahra Ali Seef said he had not visited this estate in years, but had come to visit a friend and eat dessert with him after Isha prayer during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in broke down in tears as she spoke in Somali through a community interpreter about her "kind, generous son".She asked for help in getting justice for him. Mr Abdi Mohamed's sister Amal, 23, who is nine months pregnant, plans to call her baby Mahad after the uncle he will never meet."My brother deserved better. He deserves justice," she said."He was a good man and he was deeply loved, and he truly mattered. "So please help us make sure his story doesn't end in silence. Please let our family grieve with the truth and not a mystery."
Daily Mirror
20-06-2025
- Daily Mirror
Family of 'loving father' shot dead in suspected mistaken identity issue plea
The investigation so far has led police officers to believe whoever killed Mahad Abdi Mohamed set out to hurt someone else in a pre-meditated and targeted attack The family of a 'much-loved son, brother and father' who was shot dead in a case of suspected mistaken identity have appealed for information about his murder. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, a much-loved son, brother and dad, died of a gunshot wound to the head following a shooting in Waverley Road, Tottenham at 8.45pm on Thursday, 20 March. He had spent the evening shortly before the shooting with his friend at their home. They were breaking their fast outside when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached and the suspects inside opened fire, striking Mahad multiple times. Multiple emergency services responded and tried to save him, but he later sadly died at hospital. His friend, another man, aged 26, was treated in hospital for a non-life-changing gunshot wound to the leg. The investigation so far has led officers to believe whoever killed Mahad set out to hurt someone else in a pre-meditated and targeted attack. Four men were arrested on suspicion of murder in March and April. They were questioned and released on bail pending further investigations. Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the Met's investigation, said: '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. '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. 'We are interested in hearing from those who saw anything suspicious in Waverley Road, Tottenham on the night of Thursday, 20 March, or witnessed a silver Mitsubishi Outlander, nearby just before 20:45hrs. This car was stolen and used to drive the suspects to and from the scene. It was found burnt-out in Runcorn Close, N17, the following morning. 'We understand how daunting the information sharing process can be, but there are lots of ways to talk either myself or my investigation team and we can ensure you will be supported every step of the way'. 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 who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting 7426/20MAR. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or visit the Major Incident Police Portal.
