Romford Boy, 16, Charged With Murder After Fatal Woolwich Shooting of 14-Year-Old

A 16-year-old boy from Romford has been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor following a fatal shooting in Woolwich.

The teenager was charged yesterday, Friday, 10 April and is due to appear at Thames Magistrates Court today, Saturday, 11 April.

He was first arrested on Saturday, 4 April and released on bail before being re-arrested on Thursday, 9 April.

Police launched an investigation on Thursday, 2 April after being called at 15:40hrs to Lord Warwick Street following reports of a shooting.

Officers attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and found Eghosa Ogbebor, 14, with serious injuries. He sadly died at the scene.

Eghosa’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

The investigation remains ongoing. On Saturday, 4 April officers arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in Woolwich on suspicion of murder. A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three were later released on bail.

Two boys aged 14 and 16, along with an 18-year-old man, who were arrested on Friday, 3 April in connection with Eghosa’s death have also been bailed while enquiries continue.

On Friday, 10 April, a further 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.

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