Police have arrested four men after 20-year-old Sebastiaan James-Kraan died in hospital following a shooting in Hanwell on 9 June 2024.
During the morning on 21 June 2024, two men in their 20s were arrested in Bristol on suspicion of murder and both men are now in police custody in London. A man in his 40s was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and has been released on bail.
On 22 June 2024, a man in his 20s was arrested in the Wembley area on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
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 took place on 21 June 2024 and said gunshot wounds was the cause of death.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “My thoughts continue to be with Sebastiaan’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time. Our investigation is progressing at pace and we have made a number of arrests. I am still keen to anyone who may have information about what happened to Sebastiaan so we can bring those responsible to justice.”
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, in charge of policing in the Ealing area 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 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.
