A man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the fatal shooting of 15-year-old Rene Graham in a Ladbroke Grove park last year.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Abderahman Boumzough, 25, of no fixed address, was charged on Wednesday, 3 September. He is due to appear at Highbury Magistrates’ Court today.
Background to the case
A murder investigation was launched after Rene was shot dead in Emslie Horniman’s Pleasance Park at around 7.20pm on Sunday, 21 July 2024.
A second man was also targeted during the attack but escaped unharmed.
Boumzough was arrested on Tuesday, 2 September before being formally charged.
Family support
Police confirmed that Rene’s family have been informed and continue to be supported by specialist officers.
Ongoing investigation and reward
Detectives say the investigation remains active. A £20,000 Crimestoppers reward is still available for information that leads to a conviction.
Information can be reported anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
Alternatively, witnesses can call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X, quoting CAD 6343/21JUL24.
