A murder investigation has been launched after a man who was found shot in a car near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich died from his injuries. Terry Dearsley, 32, was discovered with a gunshot wound in a parked car in Frances Street shortly after 8pm on October 22.
He was taken to hospital in a serious condition, where he died nearly two weeks later on Wednesday, November 4. His family is being supported by specially trained officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
Charge and Court Appearance
Paul Rosser-Davies, 48, from Greenwich, was charged last Sunday with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday and was remanded to attend the Old Bailey on November 30.
A statement from the Metropolitan Police reads: "Detectives investigating a shooting in Woolwich have launched a murder investigation after a man was fatally shot."
Police Statement Details
The statement continues: "Police were called to reports of shots being fired in Frances Street, Woolwich at 20:09hrs on Thursday, 22 October. Shortly after arriving on scene, officers found a 32-year-old man in a parked car with a gunshot wound. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital."
It adds: "The man, who can now be named as Terry Dearsley, sadly died on Wednesday, 4 November. His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers."
Rosser-Davies, of Brewhouse Road, Greenwich, was charged on Sunday, 1 November. He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 2 November and was remanded to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, 30 November.
