Two Men Fatally Shot on Railton Road in Shocking Lambeth Attack
Tragedy struck Railton Road, SE24, on Sunday, 30 October, when 23-year-old Guilherme Messias Da Silva and 27-year-old Lemar Rashawan Urqhart were gunned down in a horrifying late-evening shooting.
Police Appeal for Witnesses as Investigation Intensifies
Detective Chief Inspector Sal Minhas, from Specialist Crime, said: “Our thoughts remain with the families of Guilherme and Lemar. We’re working round the clock to track down those responsible for this brutal attack. Their deaths highlight the urgent need to tackle violent crime in our communities.”
He continued, “Several people have already come forward, but anyone with further information should contact us on 0208 721 4961 or reach out anonymously via Crimestoppers.”
How It Happened: A Deadly Collision and Shooting
Police were called at around 7.50pm after reports of gunshots. Emergency crews, including firearms officers and London’s Air Ambulance, rushed to the scene but both men were pronounced dead on Railton Road.
Investigators believe two cars were driving through the area when one collided with Guilherme’s moped before smashing into parked vehicles. Lemar got out of one vehicle but was chased by a man armed with a firearm from the second car. The shooter fired at Lemar before fleeing the scene.
Community in Shock — Police Vow Justice
Chief Superintendent Colin Wingrove, overseeing Lambeth and Southwark policing, said: “More than a week on, our hearts remain with the loved ones of Guilherme and Lemar. We understand the impact on the community and have officers present locally to offer reassurance and respond to concerns.”
He added, “Specialist Crime detectives are working tirelessly to piece together exactly what happened and urge anyone with information to come forward.”
Speak Up: How to Help
- Call the Major Incident Room: 0208 721 4961
- Report via police non-emergency number: 101, quoting CAD 6166/30Oct
- Stay anonymous through Crimestoppers: 0800 555 111
