Victim named in Clapham shooting investigation

Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of a man in Clapham have released his name.

At 21:57hrs on Monday, 10 August officers and the London Ambulance Service responded to reports of gunshots being fired on Willington Road.

A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of first responders.

He has now been named by officers as 25-year-old bus driver Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa.

Shortly after the shooting, a man attended hospital with a gunshot wound. The man, aged 22, was arrested on Tuesday, 11 August on suspicion of murder. He remains in hospital under police guard.

Detectives are working at pace to establish the full circumstances of the incident. Urgent enquiries are ongoing.

Detective Chief Inspector Claire Guiver, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Bile-aka’s family as they come to terms with this tragic incident.

“We continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

“If you were in the area at the time of the shooting, witnessed anything suspicious or have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist our investigation, we urge you to get in touch. Any piece of information could prove vital in helping us piece together the full circumstances.”

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information is encouraged to contact police on 101 quoting reference 8379/10AUG.

Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.