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24/05/2010
London Police Probe Deadly Shooting
Detectives are appealing for information and witnesses after a murder in Westminster.
Police were called at just after midnight on Saturday 22 May to reports of a man shot in Harrow Road, near the junction with Sutherland Avenue, W9.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene and discovered a man suffering a gunshot wound. He was treated at the scene but died before 1am.
The victim is Daniel Omari Smith, 22, an electrician from the Paddington area. He lived with his mother and two sisters.
A post mortem examination is currently underway at City of Westminster Mortuary.
Trident officers are investigating with Detective Chief Inspector John Crossley of the Met's Trident team, leading the investigation, saying: "Daniel had just come out a takeaway in Harrow Road and purchased food.
"He was shot as he was returning to his vehicle, a red Ford Focus C-Max, when he was shot.
He managed to make it back to the takeaway but collapsed and died later.
"He was a young working man and from a loving family. They are devastated by what has happened.
"I would urge any possible witnesses or anyone with information to come forward."
Anyone with information that may assist the inquiry should call the incident room at West Hendon on 020 8733 4704. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.There have been no arrests.
(BMcC/GK)
Police were called at just after midnight on Saturday 22 May to reports of a man shot in Harrow Road, near the junction with Sutherland Avenue, W9.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the scene and discovered a man suffering a gunshot wound. He was treated at the scene but died before 1am.
The victim is Daniel Omari Smith, 22, an electrician from the Paddington area. He lived with his mother and two sisters.
A post mortem examination is currently underway at City of Westminster Mortuary.
Trident officers are investigating with Detective Chief Inspector John Crossley of the Met's Trident team, leading the investigation, saying: "Daniel had just come out a takeaway in Harrow Road and purchased food.
"He was shot as he was returning to his vehicle, a red Ford Focus C-Max, when he was shot.
He managed to make it back to the takeaway but collapsed and died later.
"He was a young working man and from a loving family. They are devastated by what has happened.
"I would urge any possible witnesses or anyone with information to come forward."
Anyone with information that may assist the inquiry should call the incident room at West Hendon on 020 8733 4704. To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.There have been no arrests.
(BMcC/GK)
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