A 14-year-old boy who was shot dead in broad daylight in London in a ‘targeted attack’ has been named by police.
Eghosa Ogbebor was found lifeless as police responded to emergency calls at 3.40pm yesterday on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich.
Two teenagers – aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man – have since been arrested on suspicion of murder. All three remain in custody.
Detectives have set up a police tent on the terrace of a flat above a row of shops and The Greyhound pub.
The barmaid of the pub told the Daily Mail she did not witness the incident but ‘heard a loud bang outside’.
She added: ‘I think one of the people involved jumped off to try and get away. I think one of them may have lived in the flats.’
The landlady of the popular local pub said she had been contacted by police for CCTV.
A few yards away from the shooting a Jamaican food van owner said he had briefly left the scene – to locate a generator – when the incident took place.
Eghosa Ogbebor was shot dead in broad daylight in London in a ‘targeted attack’ has been named by police
Police have launched a murder probe after a 14-year-old boy was shot dead in broad daylight in Woolwich London on Thursday (Pictured: The scene on Lord Warwick Street)
Three teens have been arrested, aged 14, 16 and 18. All three remain in custody the Met Police have said (Pictured: Forensics at the scene)
He added: ‘When I came back the police were everywhere. They are speaking to people in the pub.’
Another local said there were reports the gun had ‘ended up in the Thames’.
He said: ‘I was here ten minutes after the shooting.
‘I went to the Premier shop and four armed police were arresting someone on suspicion of murder.
‘It was a planned attack according to people who live round here.’
According to the resident, roughly 15 boys were armed with machetes during the attack – though this is yet to be confirmed by police.
He added: ‘Apparently the people involved haven’t only just come round today they have been here for the past week looking for someone.’
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.
‘I know the concern this has caused within Woolwich and the wider community, particularly considering Eghosa’s young age. We have an increased police presence around the area.
‘While we have made three arrests, our investigation continues and I would urge anyone with any information to come forward and speak to officers.’
Anyone with information or footage of the incident has been asked to contact police by calling 101, quoting CAD 4848/2APR.
Alternatively, those who wish to anonymously report can call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.