Detectives investigating the murder of Christopher George in Enfield have made an arrest.
A 27-year-old man [A] was arrested on suspicion of murder on Thursday, 13 August.
Officers were called at around 20:55hrs on Wednesday, 29 July to the sound of gunshots on Sebastopol Road, N9, and found 26-year-old Christopher with gunshot injuries.
Despite the efforts of officers and paramedics, he was later pronounced dead at the scene. His family has been informed.
A post-mortem examination was carried out Friday, 31 July. It gave the provisional cause of death as a gunshot wound to the chest.
It is believed Christopher was sitting in a black Mercedes when he was approached by two men who were both on foot. Seconds after they approached him, Christopher was shot at close range.
The two men then ran to a car and drove off towards Felixstowe Road.
Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime (Homicide) are investigating.
Detective Chief Inspector David Hillier, said: “Although we have made an arrest, I am still keen to hear from anyone who has information regarding Christopher’s murder and who is yet to come forward. We need your help to fully establish what happened that night.”
Detective Superintendent Ella Marriott from the North Area Command Unit, said: “Our thoughts remain with Christopher’s family and friends, who will be still coming to terms with this tragic loss.
“North Area officers are working closely with colleagues who are investigating this murder and I would like to reassure everyone that we are doing everything that we possibly can to find the answers Christopher’s family deserve.”
Any witnesses or anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or contact via Twitter @MetCC. Please quote CAD 7664/29JUL
To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org
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