One week on – fresh appeal over tragic shooting of Rene in Pleasance Park

A week on from the fatal shooting that took place in Ladbroke Grove, detectives continue to appeal for witnesses or anyone with information or footage to come forward.

A murder investigation was launched after 15-year-old Rene Graham was killed in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park at around 7.20pm on Sunday, July 21.

Detective Chief Superintendent Christina Jessah, who is in charge of policing for Kensington and Chelsea, said: “A week on from the terrible shooting that took place in Ladbroke Grove, our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Rene at this devastating time.

“We will continue to work with our partners to provide them with the support they deserve.

“As part of our investigation, we are keen to speak to other witnesses who were in the area at the time of the shooting, or were taking photos or filming the event taking place.

“Any footage may provide officers with a greater sense of the area and events leading up to the terrible incident that has taken place. I ask that you please check to see if you have captured anything that may help detectives.

“Tragic incidents like this remind us whey it is so important that we continue our unrelenting focus on suppressing violence and gun crime, and catching the offenders who endanger our communities.”

A crime scene remains in place.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or message @MetCC on X, providing the reference 6343/21JUL.

Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Any evidence can also be submitted to the Metropolitan Police’s Public Portal.

Pictured top: Rene Graham (Picture: The Met)