Three arrested as 14-year-old Nigerian Eghosa Ogbebor murdered in fatal London shooting

A 14-year-old British-Nigerian, Eghosa Ogbebor, has been shot dead in the Woolwich area of London, United kingdom.
The London Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, noting that officers were alerted to the shooting on Thursday.
Police said despite efforts by medics who arrived at the scene to save the teenager, he was pronounced dead.
The statement noted, “An investigation into a fatal shooting in Woolwich continues, and while a formal identification is yet to take place, the victim has been named as 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
“Officers were called to reports of a shooting at approximately 15:40 hours on Thursday, 2 April, on Lord Warwick Street. Despite the efforts of paramedics, a boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.”
Meanwhile, the statement noted that three suspects, aged 14, 16 and 18 had been arrested in connection with the incident.
It stated, “Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. They remain in custody.”
The officer leading the investigation, Inspector Lucie Card, urged witnesses to come forward and assist the police in the investigation.
Ms Card, who acknowledged the pain inflicted on the deceased’s family and loved ones, stated that police presence in the area had been increased.
“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 in 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,” the inspector said.
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