Metropolitan Police name victim of daylight shooting in Peckham
Jesse Lloyd-Smith was aged 20 when he was shot on July 10th
Metropolitan Police in London have named the victim of a shooting that took place in broad daylight in Peckham.
Jesse Lloyd-Smith was aged 20 when he was shot in East Surrey Grove in the south of the capital just before 5pm on July 10th.
Officers were alerted that the man required immediate medical attention and attended the scene to take Jesse to hospital.
However, despite putting in their best efforts, medical professionals were unable to save the man and he sadly died the next day.
Since then, investigations into Jesse's death have been ongoing, with the Metropolitan Police continuing to appeal for information into the incident.
Speaking on the case, Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from the force's Specialist Crime Command said that enquiries are now turning to events before the shooting.
"Our investigation into Jesse's murder continues at pace as we piece together the events leading up to, and following, the shooting," Gammampila said.
"I am appealing to anyone who has information, whether as a witness to the shooting or who knows who is responsible for this terrible crime, to come forward.
"I am grateful to all those who have come forward so far but would ask anyone with information - no matter how insignificant you think it might be - to get in contact as this could prove to be crucial."
The officer added that gun crime continues to have a "horrific" impact on communities, and urged anyone who may have any information to come forward as it may be vital.
"Jesse's family are devastated and need to know who was responsible for his murder."
Currently, no arrests have been made into the investigation and that enquiries are continuing as they continue to look into the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Anyone who may wish to get in touch with the force regarding the case can do so by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 6886/10Jul.