In a shocking and meticulously planned crime, two hitmen have been convicted of the cold-blooded murder of Robert ‘Fox’ Powell, a 50-year-old grandfather. The brutal killing took place in Roydon, Harlow, in the early hours of June 13, 2020, leaving the community in shock and his family devastated.
Nana Oppong, 43, and Israar Shah, 39, have been found guilty of the murder after a thorough investigation by Essex Police. The pair orchestrated a drive-by shooting, targeting Mr. Powell as he left a party at around 4:45 am. He was shot eight times and succumbed to his injuries in hospital.
The chilling incident involved a Ford Kuga on cloned number plates, which stopped near Mr. Powell before an individual stepped out and fired the fatal shots. Two nearby women were also injured by the gunfire. The getaway vehicle was later traced to an industrial estate in Epping, where it was abandoned and subsequently collected hours later.
