Latest news with #MahadAbdiMohamed
The Independent
9 hours ago
- The Independent
Shot father's family makes desperate plea for answers three months after death
The family of a 'loving' brother and father shot dead in a suspected case of mistaken identity have made a moving appeal to the public three months after his death. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, died after being shot on Waverley Road, Tottenham at 8.45pm on 20 March. Appealing for information on her brother's death, Amal Abdi Mohamed said his passing 'tore through our family'. She said: 'Someone knows what happened to him, and yet we are here with no answer, no justice, and just a family torn apart trying to navigate through the pain.'
.jpeg%3Ftrim%3D410%2C0%2C102%2C0%26width%3D1200%26height%3D800%26crop%3D1200%3A800&w=3840&q=100)
The Independent
11 hours ago
- The Independent
Family's plea after loving father shot dead in ‘case of mistaken identity'
The 'devastated' family of a father shot dead in a reported case of mistaken identity in north London have made a desperate appeal for information about his murder. The Metropolitan Police said Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, had spent the evening shortly before the shooting with his friend at their home on 20 March. They were breaking their fast outside on Waverley Road, Tottenham when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached and the suspects inside opened fire. Mahad was struck multiple times at 8.45pm and he died from a gunshot wound to the head. DCI Rebecca Woodsford said the suspects got out of a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander, which was later found burned out, and fired the gunshots that killed him. Police previously said they had arrested four adult men on suspicion of murder who were subsequently bailed. Mr Abdi Mohamed's younger sister, Amal Abdi Mohamed, 23, said he was a 'loving father' to his son and was planning to get married in the summer. She added that her brother had worked at Waterloo Station, as well as part-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Royal Ascot as a security worker. Appealing for information on her brother's death, the 23-year-old said: 'My beloved brother is gone, and we still don't know why. 'Someone knows what happened to him, and yet we are here with no answer, no justice, and just a family torn apart trying to navigate through the pain. 'He was taken away from us through gun violence. A bullet didn't just take his life, it tore through our family, through our heart and it's truly shocking, it's devastating, and it's so senseless, because this type of violence should never be normal. 'It should never be something a family ever has to expect, prepare for, or live with.' Amal said Mr Abdi Mohamed was the 'kind of person who can light up any room without even trying'. She added: 'He had this rare gift of making people feel seen, heard and loved, and if you were having a bad day, you would just want to be around him. 'He was funny, he was honest, and he was just a good person.' Many of Mr Abdi Mohamed's family members were in tears as they visited the scene of his murder as part of the appeal for information. Amal said that Mr Abdi Mohamed's five-year-old son 'looked up to him like a superhero'. She added: 'How do you look at a child who adored him day and night, and tell them that he's gone and you don't have the answers why? That boy will have to grow up with no dad. 'If you think you may know anything or have seen anything – you may think it doesn't matter, but it might be the key to giving us an answer, and it might be the thing that finally lets our family take a breath. 'To stay silent is to be complicit.' DCI Woodsford, the senior investigating officer into the murder, said Mr Abdi Mohamed was a 'much-loved son, brother and father', adding that his family were 'devastated' by the murder. Appealing for information, DCI Woodsford said: 'We believe he is a completely innocent person in this and actually this is a case of mistaken identity. 'I believe this was a pre-planned shooting, although I also believe that Mahad was killed mistakenly, those suspects were out that night to murder someone and cause serious harm. 'And I truly believe that somebody does know some information about this.' The police officer added: 'If you think you have information about the people that could be involved, the people that might have helped or burned the vehicle out, I'm appealing for people to come forward. 'What's crucial to us are witnesses and ultimately we need that evidence to place before the Crown Prosecution Service, and be able to charge people and put them in front of the courts.' Anyone with information can contact the police by giving the reference CAD7426/20March, or to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
BBC News
15 hours ago
- BBC News
Tottenham shooting: Family seeks truth in 'mistaken identity' case
Three months after Mahad Abdi Mohamed was shot dead in north London, damage caused by the bullet that killed him is still visible in the glass next to a block of believe he was killed in a case of mistaken identity. Mr Abdi Mohamed's family and friends broke down as they visited Northumberland Park in Tottenham for the first time since his came here to appeal for help in catching his killers."My sweet Mahad was the kind of person who could light up any room," said his sister Amal in an emotional tribute to her brother at the scene. "My mum has to wake up every day knowing that her only son is gone. That's something no mother should have to endure." Mr Abdi Mohamed was found with a gunshot wound to the head when police and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of a shooting on Waverley Road, Tottenham, at about 20:45 GMT on Thursday, 20 man, aged 26, was also shot in the leg but Ch Insp Becky Woodsford from the Metropolitan Police is leading the investigation. She believes Mr Abdi Mohamed was not the intended victim."Mahad was here visiting a friend, he was breaking his fast during Ramadan and at this time we've got no evidence at all to suggest that it's anything other than a tragic case of mistaken identity," she said. A number of arrests have been made, but police are still appealing for witnesses."We know this was a pre-planned shooting," said Det Ch Insp Woodsford."The people responsible were out to kill somebody that night or cause serious harm."I believe that people will know who is responsible. But we need evidence to place this case before the Crown Prosecution Service and the courts."Mahad was a much-loved father, brother and son, his family are absolutely devastated. We want to get justice for Mahad and his family." Mr Abdi Mohamed, from Enfield, worked at the railway station and had a second job at evenings and weekends working as security at events at the nearby Tottenham Hotspur 27-year-old was saving to get married this summer to the mother of his five-year-old son, who lives in mother Zahra Ali Seef said he had not visited this estate in years, but had come to visit a friend and eat dessert with him after Isha prayer during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan in broke down in tears as she spoke in Somali through a community interpreter about her "kind, generous son".She asked for help in getting justice for him. Mr Abdi Mohamed's sister Amal, 23, who is nine months pregnant, plans to call her baby Mahad after the uncle he will never meet."My brother deserved better. He deserves justice," she said."He was a good man and he was deeply loved, and he truly mattered. "So please help us make sure his story doesn't end in silence. Please let our family grieve with the truth and not a mystery."
Daily Mirror
17 hours ago
- Daily Mirror
Family of 'loving father' shot dead in suspected mistaken identity issue plea
The investigation so far has led police officers to believe whoever killed Mahad Abdi Mohamed set out to hurt someone else in a pre-meditated and targeted attack The family of a 'much-loved son, brother and father' who was shot dead in a case of suspected mistaken identity have appealed for information about his murder. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, a much-loved son, brother and dad, died of a gunshot wound to the head following a shooting in Waverley Road, Tottenham at 8.45pm on Thursday, 20 March. He had spent the evening shortly before the shooting with his friend at their home. They were breaking their fast outside when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached and the suspects inside opened fire, striking Mahad multiple times. Multiple emergency services responded and tried to save him, but he later sadly died at hospital. His friend, another man, aged 26, was treated in hospital for a non-life-changing gunshot wound to the leg. The investigation so far has led officers to believe whoever killed Mahad set out to hurt someone else in a pre-meditated and targeted attack. Four men were arrested on suspicion of murder in March and April. They were questioned and released on bail pending further investigations. Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the Met's investigation, said: 'This tragic event, and Mahad's death, has had a profound impact on the community and all those who loved him. Someone out there knows what happened. And that person, or people, must come forward. 'Regardless of how small you think your information is, please share it with us. It could be the missing link we need to secure justice for Mahad and his family. 'We are interested in hearing from those who saw anything suspicious in Waverley Road, Tottenham on the night of Thursday, 20 March, or witnessed a silver Mitsubishi Outlander, nearby just before 20:45hrs. This car was stolen and used to drive the suspects to and from the scene. It was found burnt-out in Runcorn Close, N17, the following morning. 'We understand how daunting the information sharing process can be, but there are lots of ways to talk either myself or my investigation team and we can ensure you will be supported every step of the way'. Mr Abdi Mohamed's younger sister, Amal Abdi Mohamed, 23, said he was a 'loving father' to his son and was planning to get married in the summer. She added that her brother had worked at Waterloo Station, as well as part-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Royal Ascot as a security worker. Appealing for information on her brother's death, the 23-year-old said: 'My beloved brother is gone, and we still don't know why. Someone knows what happened to him, and yet we are here with no answer, no justice, and just a family torn apart trying to navigate through the pain. 'He was taken away from us through gun violence. A bullet didn't just take his life, it tore through our family, through our heart and it's truly shocking, it's devastating, and it's so senseless, because this type of violence should never be normal. It should never be something a family ever has to expect, prepare for, or live with.' Amal said Mr Abdi Mohamed was the 'kind of person who can light up any room without even trying'. She added: 'He had this rare gift of making people feel seen, heard and loved, and if you were having a bad day, you would just want to be around him. He was funny, he was honest, and he was just a good person.' Many of Mr Abdi Mohamed's family members were in tears as they visited the scene of his murder as part of the appeal for information. Amal said that Mr Abdi Mohamed's five-year-old son 'looked up to him like a superhero'. She added: 'How do you look at a child who adored him day and night, and tell them that he's gone and you don't have the answers why? That boy will have to grow up with no dad. 'If you think you may know anything or have seen anything – you may think it doesn't matter, but it might be the key to giving us an answer, and it might be the thing that finally lets our family take a breath. To stay silent is to be complicit.' Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting 7426/20MAR. If you wish to remain anonymous you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or visit the Major Incident Police Portal.
Sky News
21 hours ago
- Sky News
'Loving father' shot dead in suspected case of mistaken identity prompts appeal for information
The family of a father shot dead in a suspected case of mistaken identity in north London have said he "deserves justice" as they appealed for information. Mahad Abdi Mohamed, 27, died from a gunshot wound to the head in hospital after he was hit with bullets fired from a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander, which was later found burnt out. Detectives believe those responsible for his murder had set out to hurt someone else in a "pre-meditated and targeted attack" in Waverley Road, Tottenham, at 8.45pm on Thursday 20 March. Mr Abdi Mohamed's younger sister, Amal Abdi Mohamed, 23, said he was a "loving father" to his five-year-old son, who "looked up to him like a superhero", and was planning to get married in the summer. "He was taken away from us through gun violence," she said. "A bullet didn't just take his life, it tore through our family, through our heart, and it's truly shocking, it's devastating, and it's so senseless, because this type of violence should never be normal. "It should never be something a family ever has to expect, prepare for, or live with." Mr Abdi's 26-year-old friend, with whom he had been breaking his Ramadan fast, was also shot in the leg and was treated in hospital for a wound police said was not life-changing. The Metropolitan Police arrested four men on suspicion of murder, who have been released on bail pending further investigations. Detectives are appealing for witnesses who saw a silver Mitsubishi Outlander in the area, which was found burnt out in Runcorn Close, the following morning. "This tragic event and Mahad's death, has had a profound impact on the community and all those who loved him. Someone out there knows what happened. And that person, or people, must come forward," said Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford. "Regardless of how small you think your information is, please share it with us. It could be the missing link we need to secure justice for Mahad and his family." 'To stay silent is to be complicit' Many of Mr Abdi Mohamed's family members were in tears as they visited the scene of his murder as part of the appeal for information. "My sweet Mahad was the kind of person who could light up a room without even trying," said his sister. "His laugh was so loud, and it still echoes in our memories." Ms Abdi Mohamed said her brother "was funny, he was honest, and overall he was just a good man" but "wasn't perfect". She said he had "made mistakes but turned his life around" working at Waterloo Station, and part-time at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and Royal Ascot as a security guard. "How do you look at a child who adored him day and night, and tell them that he's gone and you don't have the answers why? That boy will have to grow up with no dad," she said. "If you think you may know anything or have seen anything - you may think it doesn't matter, but it might be the key to giving us an answer, and it might be the thing that finally lets our family take a breath. "To stay silent is to be complicit. "To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father. "If you know something and you haven't come forward, please think about that. Think about a family that cannot begin to heal because the truth is still hiding in the shadows. My brother deserves better. He deserves justice."
