crime reporter,London(wp/es):
A killer has been convicted of ruthlessly shooting another man in the back as he attempted to run away after a “petty" row.
Shaden Cadette, 23, was found guilty of murdering Ogarra Dixon, 24, after gunning him down in Marcella Road, Brixton, on Tuesday June 16 last year.
Mr Dixon was twice shot at as he attempted to escape, with the second bullet hitting him in the back and causing fatal chest wounds.
Police said he managed to stagger onwards “for some time” before collapsing. He was pronounced dead in hospital shortly afterwards.
Cadette had pulled out a gun following a “brief altercation” and fired at Mr Dixon as he fled.
He was arrested after being traced to a hotel next to Heathrow Airport.
Detective Chief Inspector Will Reynolds, who led the investigation, said: “I am pleased that justice has been done today.
“Cadette did what he could to thwart the investigation and may have even been planning to flee the country as he was caught hiding in a hotel next to Heathrow.
“Although he has never revealed what sparked this fatal confrontation, it is believed to be a petty dispute which has escalated and led to Ogarra’s untimely death.
“This case serves as a reminder of the havoc and misery gun carime can bring to the capital’s streets.
“I hope today’s verdict goes some small way to helping Ogarra’s family and loved ones move on from this awful episode. I would like to thank those who came forward and provided information.”
Cadette, of Marcella Road, faces a life sentence after being convicted at the Old Bailey.
A killer has been convicted of ruthlessly shooting another man in the back as he attempted to run away after a “petty" row.
Shaden Cadette, 23, was found guilty of murdering Ogarra Dixon, 24, after gunning him down in Marcella Road, Brixton, on Tuesday June 16 last year.
Mr Dixon was twice shot at as he attempted to escape, with the second bullet hitting him in the back and causing fatal chest wounds.
Police said he managed to stagger onwards “for some time” before collapsing. He was pronounced dead in hospital shortly afterwards.
Cadette had pulled out a gun following a “brief altercation” and fired at Mr Dixon as he fled.
He was arrested after being traced to a hotel next to Heathrow Airport.
Detective Chief Inspector Will Reynolds, who led the investigation, said: “I am pleased that justice has been done today.
“Cadette did what he could to thwart the investigation and may have even been planning to flee the country as he was caught hiding in a hotel next to Heathrow.
“Although he has never revealed what sparked this fatal confrontation, it is believed to be a petty dispute which has escalated and led to Ogarra’s untimely death.
“This case serves as a reminder of the havoc and misery gun carime can bring to the capital’s streets.
“I hope today’s verdict goes some small way to helping Ogarra’s family and loved ones move on from this awful episode. I would like to thank those who came forward and provided information.”
Cadette, of Marcella Road, faces a life sentence after being convicted at the Old Bailey.
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