Four arrested after 'funny, honest' man, 26, shot dead while sitting in his car
Four men have been arrested after a shooting in North London that left a 26-year-old man dead in a car.Nahom Medhanie, 26, was shot several times while sitting in a white Nissan Juke by the suspect, who arrived and left on a bike.Four men, aged 27, 32, 30 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder after the Met Police conducted a series of coordinated raids in the early hours of Tuesday, May 12, at seven addresses in Camden, Islington, Enfield, Brentford and Brent.When officers searched these addresses, they located a quantity of suspected illegal substances at three of the locations.Three further men, aged 24, 26 and 29, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply controlled drugs.Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, who is leading the investigation, said: "Nahom’s murder was a shocking and calculated act which has caused considerable concern in the local community."Officers will continue to act decisively as we work to tackle incidents of serious violence across London."Our thoughts remain with Nahom's family at this difficult time."Nahom’s family, who are being supported by specialist officers, said in a tribute: “Nahom was more than a son and a brother to us, and since his passing, it has been the hardest days of our lives.“He was funny, honest and would just light up the room with his presence and that’s what we loved most about him.”Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting CAD 8032/28MAR or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.Sign up to our London Court & Crime newsletter for the latest major court updates and breaking news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up HERE
