Eighth man charged with murder of Tyler McDermott

An investigation into the shooting of the 17-year-old was launched last month

An eighth man has been charged in connection with the murder of Tyler McDermott, a teenager from Tottenham who was found by police suffering with gunshot wounds.

Shernez Walters, 19, of Hendon Gardens, Romford, was charged on Friday, 12th May and appeared in custody at Highbury Magistrates’ Court later the same day.

Police were called to Norman Road, Tottenham, at 4.20am on Thursday, 13th April, where they found Tyler suffering from a gunshot injury. He was taken to hospital for treatment, but the 17-year-old passed away on the afternoon of Friday, 14th April.

A post-mortem examination confirmed Tyler died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head.

Seven others have previously been charged with Tyler’s murder: Tyrese Barnett, 19, of no fixed address, also charged with the attempted murder of another male and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life; Leo Reid, also 19 (05.10.03), of Tulse Hill, also charged with possession of an offensive weapon; Tyrese Matthews, 20, of Black Prince Road; Damaris McBeth, 19, of The Glade, Croydon; Rhys Antwi, 19, of Prentis Road; Alfred Coker, 20, of Bowen Drive; Kalam Bagge, 18, of Nimrod Road.

These suspects have been remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 5th July.

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