Sasha Johnson Shot in Peckham Party Horror – Four Men Released, Hunt Continues
In the early hours of Sunday, May 23, 28-year-old Sasha Johnson was enjoying a party on Consort Road, Peckham, when gunshots rang out. A bullet struck Sasha in the head, leaving her with catastrophic and permanent injuries.
Nine Months On: Sasha Still Fighting for Life
More than nine months since that terrifying night, Sasha remains in hospital. Despite the damage, her family calls her a “miracle.” But this young woman, full of promise, has had her life drastically altered.
Four men were charged with conspiracy to murder over the shooting. However, on Tuesday, November 21, the Crown Prosecution Service announced they had no evidence to proceed. The suspects were released, but police vows to keep chasing justice.
Family Pleads for Witnesses to Break the Silence
Sasha’s family has renewed their desperate appeal for anyone with information to step forward. Her sister, Shakira Williams, spoke movingly about the impact:
“We were left emotionally scarred and damaged on the 23rd of May last year. We all got shot in the head and the pain has been so much at times it’s like we couldn’t breathe.
How ironic. Because when you saw that George Floyd couldn’t breathe thousands of miles away you took it to the streets of the UK to fight for justice.
Your boys are being so brave and strong. Mum is heartbroken. But she is being so strong.
The journey has been devastating. Never forget, we are blessed. Sasha you are alive. The doctors said you are a miracle.
You could be anyone’s daughter, mum, sister, cousin, aunt or friend, just at the wrong place at the wrong time.
We are asking for justice for you. You always helped so many people, no matter their age, background or income. You were there for people and would do anything to help. Now is the time for people to speak up for you.”
Police Plea: Break the Wall of Silence
Due to the severity of Sasha’s injuries, homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command took over the case. Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Penney leads the investigation and urged the public for help:
“I want to pay tribute to Sasha’s family who have shown incredible bravery and resilience throughout this ordeal. Their lives have been changed forever by the events of that night in May 2021.
We have been working tirelessly to deliver justice for them and for Sasha and those efforts continue.
Of course, it was disappointing that the case against those previously charged could not be taken forward, but it has only increased our determination to continue and to find a breakthrough.
Our biggest challenge is the wall of silence we have faced when appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Sasha was at a party when she was shot. There were plenty of people there. Yet many have not been willing to speak to us.
I know it is daunting but our officers are here to do all we can to support anyone who is willing to come forward.
I would also appeal to the wider community. If you saw anything odd on the night, heard a careless comment in the days after, spotted someone acting unusually or have any other information – no matter how insignificant – we really need you to contact us.
Sasha was someone who always spoke up for others. Now it’s time for people to speak up for her.”
How to Help
- Contact the incident room on 0208 721 4622. Officers are standing by.
- If you prefer anonymity, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit their website to report information.
This brutal shooting has rocked Peckham, and Sasha’s family and police are desperate for justice. Any scrap of information could be the key to cracking the case.
