Rising Rapper Fernando Johnson Murdered Near Home in Acton
For the first time, police have named and released an image of an aspiring rapper brutally murdered just yards from his Acton home. Fernando Johnson, 23, known in the music world as Fdot, was found seriously injured on Rosebank Way near the busy A40 dual carriageway.
Tributes Pour In for ‘Lovely’ Rapper
Fernando’s cousin described him as a “lovely person who will be sadly missed.” They also stressed, “As far as we know, this isn’t gang-related,” trying to dismiss any rumours linking the killing to gang violence.
Manhunt Underway as Police Hunt Killers
The attackers remain on the run. A post-mortem will soon reveal whether Fernando was shot or stabbed. Police say a murder investigation is ongoing, with no arrests made so far.
Officers continue to scour the scene, while efforts to track down and notify next of kin are underway.
Police Call for Witnesses
If you have any information about the killing, contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 514/26Jan. You can also report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
