Teen charged with fatal shooting in south London

Jesse Lloyd-Smith was shot in Peckham and died the next day.

Jesse was fatally shot in Peckham in July
Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 2nd Aug 2024

A 17-year-old male has been charged with the murder of Jesse Lloyd-Smith in Peckham.

The teenager will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court later today.

20 year old Jesse was fatally shot in East Surrey Grove on Wednesday, 10 July and died the following day.

An investigation is being carried out by detectives and Jesse’s family are being supported by specially trained officers.

A man aged 21, a 16-year-old boy and a 17-year-old female have all previously been arrested and bailed.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting CAD 6886/10Jul. To remain 100 per cent anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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