Police have charged three men today (23 June 2024) with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after 20-year-old Sebastiaan James-Kraan died in hospital following a shooting in Hanwell on 9 June 2024.
The three men are:
- Javier Rodriguez-McDonald, 18 of Emanuel Avenue, W3
- Jayson Rodriguez-McDonald, 19 of Uxbridge Road, W13
- Emmanuel Mgbean, 19 of Alperton Lane, HA0
They will all appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (24 June 2024).
A man in his 40s was also arrested on 21 June 2024 in Bristol on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has since been released on bail.
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 the cause of death was found to be a gunshot wound.
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.”
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.
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