Youth accused of homicide following fatal gunfire incident involving 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor in London

Eghosa Ogbebor/ Credit: Sky News

A 16‑year‑old boy has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of 14‑year‑old Eghosa Ogbebor in Woolwich, southeast London.

Police said the teenager was first arrested on Saturday, 4 April, and released on bail before being re‑arrested on Thursday, 9 April.

According to Sky News, officers were called to Lord Warwick Street, near the Woolwich Ferry and Woolwich Dockyard train station, at around 3.40pm on 2 April after reports of gunfire. Eghosa was pronounced dead at the scene.

The accused, from Romford, is scheduled to appear at Thames Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.

The 16-year-old was first arrested, along with a 19-year-old man, on suspicion of murder. A 46-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

All three were subsequently released on bail, police said.

The day before, a 14-year-old boy, 16-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were arrested in connection with Eghosa’s death.

They have also been bailed while inquiries continue.

On 10 April, a further 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.