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London Teen Slain: Arrests Made in Woolwich Shooting
5 Apr
Summary
- A 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich on Thursday afternoon.
- Two individuals, aged 16 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of murder.
- Police continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward with information.
A fatal shooting in Woolwich has resulted in arrests as police investigate the death of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor. Eghosa was shot in Lord Warwick Street on Thursday afternoon. Two other individuals, aged 14 and 16, along with an 18-year-old man, were initially arrested on Friday but have since been released on bail.
In an update on Sunday, detectives announced the arrests of a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man on suspicion of murder on Saturday. Both remain in custody. A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and is also in custody.
Scotland Yard confirmed that Eghosa's family is receiving support from specialist officers. Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card urged anyone with information or witnessed suspicious activity to contact the police, emphasizing the ongoing investigation and the community's concern.
