Chilling CCTV footage launched by police reveals the second a masked gunman walked calmly right into a crowded London park earlier than capturing a 15-year-old boy within the chest.
The killer, sporting a darkish cap and balaclava, had a handgun hid in his jacket pocket as he strolled by way of the youngsters’s play space at Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park in Ladbroke Grove, the place lots of have been celebrating at a household enjoyable day.
He opened fireplace on Rene Graham earlier than leaping the park fence and chasing one other man on foot, whereas brandishing the gun in his left hand.
Police have launched the stunning footage a 12 months after {the teenager}’s homicide as they enchantment for details about the unsolved capturing at 7.20pm on 21 July final 12 months.
New CCTV reveals the second a human entered a park earlier than capturing Rene Graham, 15 (PA Media)
New CCTV reveals the second a human entered a park earlier than capturing Rene Graham, 15 (PA Media)
Metropolitan Police detectives consider the solutions sit inside a small pocket of the west London group and a few know the identification of the killer.
Detective chief inspector Alison Foxwell, who’s main the investigation, stated: “The individual answerable for Rene’s homicide opened fireplace in a busy park the place dozens of individuals, together with very younger kids, have been having fun with themselves.
“Officers have appealed to the area people on a number of events – we consider there are folks sitting on the identify of the individual accountable.
“This individual, who was keen to take the lifetime of Rene and threat the lives of others, stays in your group. Now could be the time to get in contact with us to present Rene’s household the peace they deserve. Our ideas, stay as ever, with them.”
CCTV reveals the second the masked gunman walked calmly into the park earlier than capturing Rene Graham, 15, within the chest in entrance of lots of at a household enjoyable day (Metropolitan Police)
CCTV reveals the second the masked gunman walked calmly into the park earlier than capturing Rene Graham, 15, within the chest in entrance of lots of at a household enjoyable day (Metropolitan Police)
She stated Rene’s household stay devastated by his dying. A person in his 20s has not too long ago been interviewed underneath warning over the homicide however they’re persevering with to analyze all traces of enquiry.
In a heartbreaking enchantment final 12 months, {the teenager}’s mom Janay John-Francois, begged individuals who could know “something in any respect – or witnessed something” to come back ahead, saying “your bravery might be the important thing to bringing peace to a damaged household”.
In a private plea, she stated: “In the present day is my son, however tomorrow might be certainly one of yours. Please stand with me by way of the darkest of occasions.
“From the depths of my shattered coronary heart I implore you to please come ahead and assist me discover justice for my son Rene Graham.”
She added: “The vacancy and heartbreak, there are not any phrases that may seize the agony of my loss.
“This can be a grief so profound I’d not want it upon my worst enemy – I’ve misplaced the whole lot, my world won’t ever be the identical.”
4 males – two aged 21 and the others aged 20 and 25 – have been arrested on suspicion of homicide final 12 months however have been launched with no additional motion.
Police cordoned off the world close to Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, close to Ladbroke Grove, following the capturing at a household enjoyable day (Rosie Shead/PA Wire)
Police cordoned off the world close to Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park, close to Ladbroke Grove, following the capturing at a household enjoyable day (Rosie Shead/PA Wire)
Crimestoppers is providing a reward of as much as £20,000 for data that results in the identification and prosecution of these answerable for the homicide.
Alexa Loukas, London regional supervisor for Crimestoppers, stated: “Rene, was very sadly murdered final 12 months in broad daylight with over 2 hundred folks current.
“The numerous and lasting affect on his household, mates, and the area people, can’t be underestimated and our ideas and condolences are together with his family members.
“We consider somebody who both witnessed the incident or is aware of of somebody who was there on the day, could have data. Irrespective of how insignificant they assume it might be, it may assist carry these accountable to justice. You’ll be able to contact Crimestoppers fully anonymously – we received’t ask to your identify and are unable to determine your phone quantity or IP handle if you’re reporting on-line.
“We don’t document calls, so after you have contacted our Charity there isn’t a additional involvement. Your data is handed anonymously on to the Police with no questions requested.
“Please do the best factor to seek out justice for Rene, who was solely 15 years-old on the time of his dying. Your data may make an actual distinction, and it’s possible you’ll be eligible for a reward.”
You’ll be able to contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Any data may be offered to police by calling 101 or messaging @MetCC on X, offering the reference CAD 6343/21Jul.
