Six Arrested for Murder after Boy Shot Dead in Ladbroke Grove

Tragedy in Ladbroke Grove: A murder investigation has been launched after 15-year-old Rene Graham was Fatally Shot in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park at around 19:20hrs on Sunday, 21 July.

Shortly before 7:30pm on July 21st, police responded to reports of gunfire near Hazlewood Crescent in Ladbroke Grove, west London. Officers arrived alongside the London Ambulance Service and Air Ambulance.

Despite the efforts of medical personnel, the teenager, believed to be 15 years old, was pronounced dead at the scene. Police are currently working to identify and notify his next of kin.

Thankfully, there are no reports of any other injuries.

Six males have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody as the investigation progresses.

A crime scene is secured at the location. Anyone with information, no matter how small, is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police at 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD6343/21Jul. Information can also be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.