Fresh appeal for witnesses three months on from fatal Tottenham shooting

Mahad Abdi Mohamed, aged 27, was shot in the head while breaking bread during Ramadan in a case of mistaken identity

Detectives are appealing for information three months after an innocent man was fatally shot in Tottenham – in what detectives believe is a case of mistaken identity.

Mahad Abdi Mohamed, a much-loved son, brother and dad, died of a gunshot wound to the head following a shooting in Waverley Road, Tottenham at 8.45pm on Thursday, 20th March.

He had spent the evening shortly before the shooting with his friend at their home. They were breaking their Ramadan fast outside when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached, and the suspects inside opened fire, striking Mahad multiple times.

Multiple emergency services responded and tried to save him, but he sadly died at hospital.

His friend, another man, aged 26, was treated in hospital for a non-life-changing gunshot wound to the leg.

The investigation so far has led officers to believe that whoever killed Mahad set out to hurt someone else in a pre-meditated and targeted attack.

Four men were arrested on suspicion of murder in March and April. They were questioned and released on bail pending further investigations.

Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the Met’s investigation, said: “This tragic event and Mahad’s death, has had a profound impact on the community and all those who loved him. Someone out there knows what happened. And that person, or people, must come forward.

“Regardless of how small you think your information is, please share it with us. It could be the missing link we need to secure justice for Mahad and his family.

“We are interested in hearing from those who saw anything suspicious in Waverley Road, Tottenham on the night of Thursday, 20th March, or witnessed a silver Mitsubishi Outlander, nearby just before 8.45pm. This car was stolen and used to drive the suspects to and from the scene. It was found burnt-out in Runcorn Close, N17, the following morning.

“We understand how daunting the information sharing process can be, but there are lots of ways to talk either myself or my investigation team and we can ensure you will be supported every step of the way.”

Appealing to the general public for information, Mahad’s youngest sister added: “To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father.

“If you know something and you haven’t come forward, please think about that. Think about a family that cannot begin to heal because the truth is still hiding in the shadows. My brother deserves better. He deserves justice.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting 7426/20MAR. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or visit the Major Incident Police Portal (MIPP).

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