Detectives have announced a substantial £20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the fatal shooting of a young father in north London, in what is believed to be a tragic case of mistaken identity.
A Beloved Father Gunned Down
Mahad Abdi Mohamed, aged 27, was killed after being shot in the head on Waverley Road in Tottenham. The attack occurred at approximately 8.45pm on Wednesday, 20 March. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Mr Mohamed, described by loved ones as a much-loved son, brother and devoted father, died from his injuries.
A 26-year-old friend who was with him at the time was also shot, suffering a gunshot wound to his leg. He received medical treatment for his injury.
Hunt for Suspects in Stolen Vehicles
Investigators believe the suspects arrived at the scene in a stolen blue Jaguar before transferring to a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander. They then allegedly got out of the Mitsubishi and carried out what police describe as a targeted attack, before fleeing. The Mitsubishi was later found completely burned out.
While four adult men were arrested on suspicion of murder in March and April, they have all been released on bail. The investigation, led by Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, remains active and urgent.
Appeal for Information During Difficult Festive Season
The Metropolitan Police, in conjunction with the charity Crimestoppers, is now offering the significant £20,000 reward for information that directly leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible.
DCI Woodsford made a heartfelt appeal, stating: "The loss of Mahad weighs heavy every day, but it will be particularly difficult for his loved ones to carry throughout their first festive season without him."
"There is someone out there who knows what happened that night and we are urging those individuals to find it in their heart to come forward. It could be exactly what we need to locate those responsible," she added.
The police strongly believe that Mr Mohamed was not the intended target of the attack and was instead a victim of mistaken identity.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room directly, quoting reference number 7426/20March. To give information completely anonymously, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
