Teenager shot dead while riding moped in South Tottenham named

Police have launched a murder investigation after the 18-year-old was killed in Constable Crescent

Constable Crescent where Andre Salmon (inset) was shot dead

The Metropolitan Police has launched a murder investigation after a man was shot in South Tottenham on Monday (3rd).

Police were called at 5pm to Constable Crescent to reports of an injured man. Officers attended alongside colleagues from the London Ambulance Service (LAS).

Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency services the 18-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. He has now been named as Andre Salmon. His next of kin are aware and will be supported by specialist officers.

A post mortem examination is expected to be held on Friday (7th).

At this stage police believe Andre was travelling on a moped when he was shot by a suspect on an e-scooter in nearby Stamford Road. Following the incident he continued along Stamford Road, turning left into Constable Crescent, where due to his injury his moped collided with a parked car and he collapsed.

Following the shooting, the rider of the e-scooter – described as a black man in his late teens/early twenties – made off from Stamford Road.

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams said: “My thoughts are with the family and friends of young Andre, who has lost his life in devastating circumstances. This incident was even more shocking given it took place on a residential street in broad daylight.

“My officers have been working around the clock to establish was has happened and we will do everything in our power to identify the individual responsible and ensure they are brought to justice.

“While we carry out various inquiries I would appeal to anyone who believes they may have information which could assist this investigation to come forward. No detail is too small and if you don’t feel comfortable speaking to police you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously.”

No arrests have been made yet.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, lead for policing in Haringey, said: “My colleagues and I are truly saddened by the news of another young life lost on our borough, and I know this is a sentiment shared by the wider community who will also have justified concerns about the incident.

“I want to reassure those living in Haringey that the investigation team are working diligently to find out what happened and identify the person responsible. Local officers will be assisting detectives by carrying out reassurance patrols in the area over the coming days. Please engage with officers and speak to them about your concerns or to pass on information that could assist with the investigation.”

Police ask any witnesses or those with material that could assist them to call 101 ref CAD 5678/3 Jul.

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