Monks Park Murder Victim Named as Kwasi Mensah-Ababio, 26
Detectives have identified the man found dead in Monks Park, Wembley, as 26-year-old Kwasi Mensah-Ababio from Neasden. His family has been informed and is receiving specialist support.
Gunshot to the Head: Tragic Death in Wembley Parkland
Police were called at 7.05pm on Sunday, 7 July after London Ambulance Service found Kwasi unresponsive near Monks Park Gardens. Officers discovered he’d suffered head injuries and he was pronounced dead at the scene.
A post-mortem at Northwick Park Mortuary confirmed the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head.
Two Arrested as Murder Probe Intensifies
The Specialist Crime Command swiftly arrested two men, aged 20 and 22, in Brent on Thursday, 11 July. Both are held on suspicion of murder at a north London police station.
Detective Pleads: Help Us Catch the Killer
“We are still appealing for information about this crime. A young man has been killed and his family left devastated — we need people to come forward and tell us what they know,” said Detective Chief Inspector Neil John. “This was a horrific crime. We can only stop these offences with the support of a determined community. Please contact police, or if you prefer, reach out to Crimestoppers anonymously. Even small tips could be vital in making our streets safer for our young people.”
Witnesses or anyone with information should call detectives on 0208 368 0100 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Quote reference: CAD 6884/07JUL.