Forensic teams at the scene of a fatal shooting on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, south-east London. Photograph: Tom BowlesForensic teams at the scene of a fatal shooting on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, south-east London. Photograph: Tom BowlesThree teenagers arrested after 14-year-old boy shot dead in south-east LondonBoys aged 14 and 16 and 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting in Woolwich
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 14-year-old boy was fatally shot in Woolwich, south-east London. Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Officers received reports of a shooting on Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, at about 3.40pm on Thursday, the Metropolitan police said.
Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
The force had earlier said the victim was a man, but on Friday confirmed he was a 14-year-old boy.
Det Ch Insp Lucie Card said: “Our thoughts remain with the boy’s family and loved ones.
“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. An increased police presence remains in the area.
“I would appeal for anyone who was in the area at the time, who has CCTV or dashcam footage of the incident or has information that could help my officers, to come forward.”
The shooting took place on a residential street close to Woolwich Dockyard train station.
Anyone with information or footage is asked to call police on 101, quoting CAD 4848/2APR or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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