Second Teenager Charged With Murder in Southeast London Shooting of 14-Year-Old
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with murder in the death of Eghosa Ogbebor, who was shot in Woolwich on April 2. Police said the victim was found with serious injuries and died at the scene. A 16-year-old from Romford was charged earlier this month and remains in custody.
nypost.comA second teenager has been charged with murder in connection with the death of 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor, who was found with serious injuries on Warwick Street in southeast London on April 2. According to the Metropolitan Police, officers were called to the scene following reports of a shooting and Eghosa died there.
The 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is due to appear at Barkingside Youth Court on Thursday. The Old Bailey previously heard that Eghosa was shot in the chest and was also armed at the time of the incident. A six-week trial has been scheduled for January.
A 16-year-old boy from Romford was charged with murder on April 10. He appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court the following day and was remanded in custody.
The BBC reported that a murder investigation was launched after the April 2 shooting and that the latest charge follows the earlier arrest.
