A 17-year-old boy has been charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of 16-year-old Lathaniel Burrell in Stockwell, south London.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, March 4, when Lathaniel was shot on Paradise Road, SW4. Emergency services rushed to the scene, but despite efforts to save him, the teenager was pronounced dead after suffering multiple gunshot wounds.
The 17-year-old suspect, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Bromley Youth Court at 10:00am on Wednesday, March 12. He is the second individual to be charged in connection with the fatal shooting.
Second Man Also Charged
Earlier this week, Omar Prempeh, aged 32, was also charged with murder in relation to the ongoing police investigation. He appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on Monday, March 10, and is scheduled to appear before the Old Bailey on Wednesday, March 12.