Man shot dead at nephew's memorial in East Acton
Levi Davidson was attending a service for his nephew who was stabbed in May when he was killed.
Incident → evidence → outcomeA man attending a memorial service for his nephew was shot and killed in East Acton on October 2. Levi Davidson, 40, died near the Old Oak Community Centre after being shot. The service was for his nephew, Malakai Ferguson-Ramson, who had been fatally stabbed in West Kilburn on May 26.
The shooting took place on the date that would have marked Malakai Ferguson-Ramson's 21st birthday. More than 50 people, including children, were gathered for the memorial when gunshots were heard around 7:47pm. Mr Davidson was found at the scene and pronounced dead by emergency services.
Police appeal for information
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie stated that his thoughts were with Levi Davidson's family and friends following the "senseless violence". He added that the occasion, which should have been a time for remembrance, had instead resulted in a family's devastation. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting.
Officers are asking for the public's assistance and are seeking information about suspicious individuals, weapons, bicycles, or vehicles observed in the vicinity of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street around the time of the incident. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact the police by dialling 101 and quoting reference CAD 7011/2Oct.
Questions this report answers
01Who was shot and killed in East Acton?
Levi Davidson, aged 40, was shot and killed on October 2 near the Old Oak Community Centre in East Acton. He was attending a memorial service for his nephew at the time of the incident.
02Why was Levi Davidson attending the memorial?
He was attending a memorial for his nephew, Malakai Ferguson-Ramson, who had been fatally stabbed on May 26. The memorial took place on what would have been Malakai's 21st birthday.
03Were any arrests made following the shooting?
As of the latest update from the Metropolitan Police, no arrests have been made in connection with the shooting. Police are appealing for witnesses and information from the public.
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