Police have launched an pressing manhunt to discover a ‘gunman’ after a person was shot lifeless in an prosperous London neighbourhood.
Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters was gunned down near his dwelling in Queen’s Park, west London, by a person using a moped shortly earlier than midnight on Wednesday, September 4.
The 28-year-old, described by heartbroken household as an ‘mental and charismatic younger man’ was fatally wounded and died on the scene at 11.48pm the identical night time.
Nobody has been arrested in connection to Tikquaan’s killing, with police and his household revealing he had no connections to gangs.
Now the Metropolitan Police has launched CCTV photos of the moped they imagine the suspect was using on the time of the incident.
Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters was shot lifeless in Queen’s Park, west London, on Wednesday, September 4
Police have launched photos of a white moped which they imagine the suspect within the capturing was using
The Met says that Tikquaan was attacked on the quiet residential avenue of Bravington Highway at round 11.06pm on September 4 in show of ‘depraved violence’.
The drive says that he was approached by an individual on a white moped, with the pair exchanging phrases earlier than Tikquaan was shot at shut vary.
The assailant then fled north and turned proper into Marban Highway as Tikquaan lay dying on the street, passing away lower than an hour later regardless of one of the best efforts of paramedics.
A autopsy examination is predicted to be held on Thursday, September 12.
In a press release launched by the Met, the sufferer’s household stated: ‘Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters, 28, was a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and grandson. Not solely to his household but in addition his group.
‘Tikquaan touched the hearts of many, his smile brightened each room he entered.
‘He was an mental and charismatic younger man who had no affiliation with any gang aside from rising up and attending college throughout the native space. He grew friendships with folks whatever the paths they select, he remained steadfast.
‘The aftermath of this mindless killing has resulted in a household and group that has been destroyed. Nobody can comprehend this catastrophic loss. The resentment felt by everybody has crippled his family members.
‘However a younger man that mentored the younger folks in his life and had a lot to supply.
‘The household want to ask for privateness and respect. If anybody has any data we urge you to come back ahead regardless to how insignificant it could appear.
‘The household would additionally wish to take this chance to thank the entire group and the outpouring of affection, assist and tributes made for this mindless act of violence to this harmless younger man Tikquaan.’
Police cordon off Bravington Highway close to Queen’s Park on September 5, the day after Tikquaan was shot
A yellow and white police forensics tent arrange in Bravington Highway on September 5 as police examine his killing
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, who’s main the investigation, has urged anybody with data to come back ahead.
He stated: ‘It is now been every week since Tikquaan was fatally attacked on a quiet residential avenue. I’ve met and guaranteed his household that I and my group will do all the things we presumably can to convey to justice whoever was chargeable for this depraved violence.
‘As we speak we have launched photos of the suspect we’re urgently working to hint. These have been taken within the neighborhood earlier than the assault happened.
‘We’re deep into our enquiries and have established that Tikquaan was in Bravington Highway, near the place he lived in a neighbouring avenue, when he was approached by a lone suspect on a white moped. They exchanged phrases earlier than Tikquaan was shot at shut vary and the suspect then fled north and turned proper into Marban Highway.
‘I need to reiterate my attraction for anybody who has not but spoken to us to come back ahead. I nonetheless want anybody who may need caught doorbell or dashcam footage to share it with us. You would have captured one thing earlier than or after the assault that may very well be vastly invaluable for us in bringing Tikquaan’s killer to justice.
‘Tikquaan didn’t have any affiliation to gangs and so our work to grasp the motive behind this horrible incident continues. When you have data that may assist us, you possibly can share it instantly with us or stay nameless and ship it through Crimestoppers.’
Anybody with data is requested to name police on 101 or message @MetCC quoting CAD 8732/4SEP. Alternatively to stay 100 per cent nameless you possibly can contact the impartial charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or go to crimestoppers-org.uk.
