Family of ‘happy and beautiful’ father-to-be killed in Sydenham shooting speak out

Police have named the victim of a fatal shooting in Sydenham on Sunday morning as 30-year-old Curtis Green.

Cops were called at around 10.10am to reports of a shooting in Wells Park Road, Sydenham.

Officers attended, along with London Ambulance Service crews, and found Mr Green suffering from gunshot injuries. He died at the scene.

Mr Green has been described by his family as “happy, excited and beautiful.” 

In a statement, the family said: “He was an entrepreneur and the owner of a clothing brand and local fitness company. He was also a father-to-be, with a child due in five months.”

A woman was also found with gunshot wounds to her legs. She was taken to hospital, where her condition has been assessed as not life-threatening, police said.

A third person admitted themselves into hospital with what are believed to be gunshot injuries. The man’s injuries have since been assessed as not life-threatening.

Police believe Mr Green attended a party in Hensford Gardens before he was shot.

Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said: “If you were at the party, if you saw what happened or if you have any information about the incident, then please do not hesitate to contact us.”

No arrests have been made at this stage as police continue to appeal for witnesses.

DCI Townsend said: “Following our appeal on Sunday, I want to reiterate how important it is to come forward if you have any information about what happened on Sunday morning.

“Three people were shot, and sadly one has lost their life. We have been working tirelessly in order to establish the circumstances and these enquiries remain ongoing.”

Any witnesses or anyone with footage or information is asked to call police on 101 or message via X @MetCC with reference number 2527/10Nov. To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Pictured top: Met police at the taped off crime scene in Wells Park Road, Sydenham (Picture: South London Press)