Reward offered one-year on from shooting of Sasha Johnson in Peckham
The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward for information
Last updated 26th May 2022
A year on from the shooting of Sasha Johnson in Peckham, the charity Crimestoppers is offering a substantial reward for information on who shot her.
The Metropolitan Police have said the charity are offering a pay out of twenty thousand pounds if the information leads to those responsible being convicted.
Equal rights activist Sasha was shot at a party, suffering catastrophic head injuries.
The mum of two young children can now only say a few words and can hardly move.
What happened to Sasha Johnson?
Sasha was shot in the head at close range while at a silent disco in the garden of a house on Consort Road in Peckham, south London, at about 3am on 23 May last year.
She suffered catastrophic head injuries and as a result she is now often in pain and her movement is very limited according to Crimestoppers, which says her family are living with "daily heartbreak".
The mother of two young sons currently struggles to say more than a few words and requires constant medical attention.
She was a founding member of the Taking The Initiative Party and a prominent figure in the Black Lives Matter movement in the summer of 2021.
Who is Crimestoppers?
Crimestoppers is a charity totally independent of police, they’re offering a reward of up to £20,000 for those willing to give information anonymously that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the attack.
The charity have guaranteed that anyone who comes forward with information will remain anonymous when contacting them.
A criminal case against four men accused of Ms Johnson's shooting collapsed in February.
At the time, prosecutor Mark Heywood QC told the Old Bailey a prosecution could not go ahead for reasons that could not be set out fully in open court.
‘Justice for Sasha’
Alexa Loukas, London Regional Manager at the charity Crimestoppers, said: “Sasha is loved by her family and friends and is an active champion for people’s human rights, what’s happened to her is absolutely horrific, her life will never be the same again.
“We know that many people who were there on the night are her friends and supporters, and yet there remains a wall of silence.
“Crimestoppers is here to give people the courage to speak up.
“Before this violent attack Sasha was a powerful voice who challenged injustice, by using your voice you can help find justice for Sasha.”
‘Ending injustice’
Met Police Detective Chief Inspector Nigel Penney, who leads the investigation, said: “Look at the family photos of Sasha, you are looking at a young, healthy woman with children who are clearly devoted to her.
“Now look at those photos of Sasha in hospital and you see a woman who needs constant medical care and is so often in pain.
“Despite the most extensive police investigation, those who inflicted these grievous injuries remain free and unpunished and that is just not right.
“I am asking people to end this injustice and tell Crimestoppers what you know, the charity will keep you totally anonymous and pass on it on to us.
“Many people were at that party, including many friends of Sasha, but nearly everyone has been reluctant to come forward.
“I understand people may be scared, but people should search their conscience and do what is right for Sasha, her family and her sons.”
Contacting Crimestoppers: Freephone 0800 555 111. Website crimestoppers-uk.org.