Man, 26, Shot Dead in Lambeth – Police Hunt Witnesses
Detectives are urgently seeking information after a man was fatally shot in Lambeth in the early hours of Saturday, 11 May.
Victim Dropped at Hospital Before Dying
At around 2.30am, medical staff alerted police after the victim, suffering a gunshot wound, was dropped off at St Thomas’ Hospital in a private car. Despite frantic efforts, he died shortly after 3am.
The victim has been named as Jazmel Dashourn Patterson-Low, 26, from Lambeth. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.
Shooting Sparks Police Murder Investigation
Jazmel was shot at about 2.25am on the Westbury Estate, St Rule Street, SW8. A post-mortem confirmed death was caused by a single gunshot wound.
Scotland Yard’s Specialist Crime Command is leading the murder inquiry. No arrests have been made. Police have recovered the car used to bring Jazmel to hospital and are treating it as key evidence.
Police Plea: Community Help Needed to Catch Killer
Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe, Specialist Crime: “Around 40 people were gathered in and around St Rule Street on Friday night into Saturday morning when a dispute broke out just after 2am, leading to shots fired. I thank those who’ve come forward already. CCTV and forensic checks have sparked multiple lines of inquiry. I’m confident others know what happened and who fired the shots. Please step forward.”
If you’re nervous about talking to police, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously. Several people have already done so, providing valuable tips.
Detective Chief Superintendent Seb Adjei-Addoh, Lambeth Policing: “The community and I are appalled by Jazmel’s brutal killing. We’re working hard to support his family and bring the killer to justice. But we need more help. If you know anything about this shooting, come forward now.”
How to Report Information
- Call police on 101, quoting reference 884/11May
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
