Greenwich man charged after Woolwich shooting victim dies
Terry Dearsley, 32, died in hospital on November 4, two weeks after being shot.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA murder investigation has been launched after a man shot in a car in Woolwich died in hospital. Terry Dearsley, 32, was found with a gunshot wound on Frances Street on October 22, 2026. He died on November 4, 2026.
Mr Dearsley was discovered in a parked car shortly after 8pm. He was taken to hospital in a critical condition. His family are receiving support from specially trained officers, The Standard reported.
Charges brought before victim's death
Paul Rosser-Davies, 48, of Brewhouse Road, Greenwich, was charged on November 1, 2026, with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. These charges were brought while Mr Dearsley was still alive. The charge is now expected to be altered to murder, according to The Standard.
Mr Rosser-Davies appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on November 2, 2026. He was remanded in custody and is scheduled to next appear at the Old Bailey on November 30, 2026.
Questions this report answers
01Who is Terry Dearsley and what happened to him?
Terry Dearsley was a 32-year-old man who was found with a gunshot wound in a car on Frances Street, Woolwich, on October 22, 2026. He died in hospital on November 4, 2026, two weeks after the incident.
02Who has been charged in connection with the shooting?
Paul Rosser-Davies, a 48-year-old man from Brewhouse Road, Greenwich, has been charged. He faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
03When and where did Paul Rosser-Davies appear in court?
Paul Rosser-Davies appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on November 2, 2026. He was remanded in custody and is next due to appear at the Old Bailey on November 30, 2026.
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