Man shot dead in Kensington named
Police investigating the murder of a man in Kensington have named the victim as they make a renewed appeal for witnesses.
Maximillian Kusi-Owusu, aged 29, died in hospital after being found with a gunshot wound in Kensington High Street in the early hours of Sunday morning.
The Evening Standard said Mr Kusi-Owusu was a drill rapper known as M Lo.
A friend told the newspaper: “Fame never changed Max. He’s a very straightforward, energetic and down-to-earth human being.
“He knows nothing else other than to look out for his friends and family and most importantly his daughter, who he would do anything in this world for.”
Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command have launched an investigation and are carrying out a number of enquiries.
At around 2am, police were called to Kensington High Street, following reports of a firearms discharge. Officers attended and carried out a search of the area.
They found Mr Kusi-Owusu with gunshot wounds and provided emergency first aid until the arrival of the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
He was taken to a central London hospital where he died around 5.30am.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
A post-mortem examination will take place today.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, but was subsequently released.
Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101, or tweet @MetCC giving the reference 824/04SEP.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Picture top: Maximillian Kusi-Owusu, aged 29, died in hospital after being found with a gunshot wound in Kensington (Picture: Metropolitan Police)
Everyone at the South London Press thanks you for your continued support.
Former Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick has encouraged everyone in the country who can afford to do so to buy a newspaper, and told the Downing Street press briefing:
“A FREE COUNTRY NEEDS A FREE PRESS, AND THE NEWSPAPERS OF OUR COUNTRY ARE UNDER SIGNIFICANT FINANCIAL PRESSURE”
If you can afford to do so, we would be so grateful if you can make a donation which will allow us to continue to bring stories to you, both in print and online. Or please make cheques payable to “MSI Media Limited” and send by post to South London Press, Unit 112, 160 Bromley Road, Catford, London SE6 2NZ
