16-Year-Old Boy Fatally Shot in South London by Gunmen Disguised as Delivery Riders
Police are investigating the shocking daylight attack in Stockwell, with no arrests made and the suspects still at large.
- Lathaniel Burrell, a 16-year-old boy, was fatally shot near a primary school on Paradise Road, Stockwell, on Tuesday afternoon.
- Witnesses and relatives reported that the attackers were disguised as Deliveroo riders and fled the scene on a moped.
- Despite paramedics' efforts, Lathaniel was pronounced dead at the scene; police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage.
- The victim was described as a bright student, a devoted Manchester United fan, and a beloved member of his family and community.
- This marks the first teenage shooting death in London this year, prompting calls for increased safety measures in the area.