Metropolitan Police have launched a murder investigation after a 20-year-old man died in hospital following a shooting in Hanwell.
Officers were called at around 2:10am on 9 June 2024 to reports of a shooting in Templeman Road where along with the London Ambulance Service discovered Sebastiaan James-Kraan with life-threatening gunshot injuries. He was immediately taken to hospital but died three days later on 12 June 2024. A post-mortem examination will take place next week.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “At this early stage in the investigation, we believe the victim was involved in an altercation with a group of men, resulting in the victim being shot once.
“I would like to speak to any witnesses who heard or saw anything in the Templeman Road area at around 02:00hrs on Sunday, 9 June.”
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, in charge of policing in the borough said: “I know that a death caused by gun crime will cause considerable concern in the local community. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim and my officers are doing everything to support the murder investigation.”
A statement from his family has been released which said: “Sebastiaan James-Kraan was cruelly taken away from his family at such a young age.
“He was a kind, loving, gentle man with a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. A gentle giant with a heart of pure gold.
“Please now respect our privacy to allow us to cope with our grief.”
No arrest have been made.
Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 and quote ref 807/09Jun. Or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
