Second teenager charged over Woolwich shooting of Nigerian boy
A second teenager has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor in Woolwich, London. The Metropolitan Police revealed that a 15-year-old suspect was arrested and charged with murder. Several other individuals have also been arrested and released on bail as investigations continue. Eghosa Ogbebor's family is receiving support from specially trained officers.
What happened
- The Metropolitan Police stated that a 15-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday, May 6 and charged with murder.
- Eghosa Ogbebor was shot dead in Woolwich on April 2, with police responding to the scene at about 3:40 pm.
- A 16-year-old boy from Romford was previously charged with murder on Friday, April 10, and remanded after appearing in court on Saturday, April 11.
- Other suspects, including a 19-year-old man arrested on Saturday, April 4, and a 46-year-old man, have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
- Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man were also arrested on Friday, April 3, and bailed as the investigation continues.
