Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, south-east London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that the victim has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.
Officers were called to reports of a shooting on Lord Warwick Street at about 3.40pm on Thursday. Two boys aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man, have been taken into custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card said: “Our thoughts remain with Eghosa’s family and loved ones. They are being supported by specially trained officers and have asked for privacy at this difficult time.” She added that there would be an increased police presence in the area and urged anyone with information to come forward.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan said: “My thoughts are with the family, friends and wider community in Woolwich following the appalling fatal shooting of a 14-year-old boy. There is absolutely no place for this heartbreaking violence.”
The shooting occurred on a residential street near Woolwich Dockyard train station. Anyone with information or footage can contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
