A 19-year-old has been sentenced to 11 years in prison for shooting a 15-year-old boy in Hackney, East London.
On May 25, at approximately 20:20 Kamaree Jeffrey approached a group of teenagers walking on Garden Place, E8. Wearing a balaclava and riding an e-bike,
A 15-year-old boy was shot in the leg during an unprovoked attack in East London, which left him needing surgery for non-life-threatening injuries. The incident occurred on [date], and the victim was swiftly transported to a local hospital, where he underwent surgery.
The Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Trident North East Command led the investigation, with Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Ireland emphasizing the severity of the attack. “This was an unprovoked attack on a group of innocent youngsters,” said DCI Ireland. She highlighted the department’s ongoing efforts to remove firearms from London’s streets, expressing satisfaction that the suspect, identified as [Full Name] Jeffrey, no longer poses a threat to the public.
Jeffrey was arrested on July 18, 2023, at his home following a lengthy investigation. He was charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and Section 18 grievous bodily harm. Jeffrey stood trial at Snaresbrook Crown Court on January 22, 2024, where he was found guilty by a jury.
On August 5, Jeffrey was sentenced at Snaresbrook Crown Court to 11 years in prison for firearm possession. Additionally, he received a concurrent four-year sentence for grievous bodily harm. Upon his release, Jeffrey will be subject to an extended license period of four years, ensuring continued monitoring and restrictions.
Authorities continue to stress the importance of community cooperation in such investigations, urging anyone with information about firearms or violent crime to come forward. The Metropolitan Police remain committed to making London’s streets safer and preventing such incidents from occurring in the future.
