Saturday, April 4, 2026 - A 14-year-old boy has been shot dead in broad daylight in south-east London, with three teenagers arrested on suspicion of murder.
Police were called to reports of a shooting on Lord Warwick
Street in Woolwich at around 3.40pm on Thursday. Despite the efforts of
paramedics, the boy was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family has been informed and is being supported by
specialist officers. Two boys aged 14 and 16, along with an 18-year-old man,
have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody as
investigations continue.
Witnesses reported seeing a group of youths running through
the area shortly before the shooting. One person claimed they saw individuals
carrying weapons and wearing face coverings near nearby shops on Kingsman
Parade.
Local residents described the incident as deeply disturbing.
One said they heard gunshots, while another spoke of the growing concerns about
serious youth crime in the area.
Police have set up a cordon around the scene, which is close
to Woolwich Ferry and Woolwich Dockyard station, and officers remain in the
area. Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation,
said officers are working quickly to establish the circumstances surrounding
the shooting.
“Our thoughts remain with the boy’s family and loved ones,”
she said. “We are aware of the concern that this incident will cause the local
community. We have already made three arrests and our investigation continues
at pace.” She also urged anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam
footage, to come forward.
The killing comes less than a week after another fatal
shooting in London, adding to concerns about rising violence and youth-related
crime in the capital. Mayor of London Sadiq Khan described recent incidents as
“unacceptable”, while other political figures have pointed to wider concerns
about public safety and disorder.
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