Tragic teen shot dead in Clapham – first image released
The Metropolitan Police are hunting killers after a 16-year-old boy was fatally shot in Stockwell today. Sources say the youngster was linked to the notorious L1 Stockwell gang.
Horror on Paradise Road
Police raced to Paradise Road, SW4, at around 2:30pm on Tuesday, 4 March, after reports of a shooting. Despite desperate efforts from London’s Air Ambulance and the London Ambulance Service, the teen was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police launch murder probe
Officers are scrambling to confirm the victim’s identity and inform his next of kin. Superintendent Gabriel Cameron, overseeing the local 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. Specialist homicide detectives will join soon.
Please rest assured we will work around the clock to find those responsible.”
Police plea: Speak up now
No arrests have been made yet. A crime scene remains in place as forensic teams comb the area and officers interview witnesses.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police immediately:
- Call 101, quoting reference 4116/4MAR
- Report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 or Crimestoppers-UK.org
Stay tuned for updates as the investigation unfolds.
