Young man, 20, shot dead in north London named as Richard Odunze-Dim

Pic:Victim: Richard Odunze-Dim ( Met Police )
Crime reporter,London(wp/es):

A young man shot dead in north London has been named as Richard Odunze-Dim as police continue to appeal for information relating to his death. 

Mr Odunze-Dim, 20, was found suffering a gunshot wound at an address in St Joseph's Road in Edmonton at around 9.15pm on December 18. 

London Ambulance Service and officers from the Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene. 

Mr Odunze-Dim died at the scene shortly after at 10.10pm. 

His next of kin have been informed, Scotland Yard said in a statement.

A post-mortem examination on December 21 found the cause of death to be a gunshot wound.

Officers from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command have arrested five males on suspicion of murder.

Three, aged 24, 19 and 17, were arrested at the scene. They have since been released with no further action.

Two men, aged 19 and 23, were arrested on Sunday. They remain in custody at this time.

Detective Chief Inspector Gary Holmes said: "This Christmas is going to be incredibly hard for Richard’s family who have lost someone dear in a senseless act of violence.

“Despite it being within the festive season, my officers will be working tirelessly around the clock to establish the motive for the shooting and apprehend the dangerous individuals involved.

"Although, we have two suspects in custody, I urge anyone who may have witnessed this murder or who has information to contact police without delay.”

A spokesman for Richard’s family said: “Whoever knows anything about this must come forward and assist the police. Whoever is protecting these individuals must come forward.

“Our circumstances are no different - too many families have gone through the pain that we are going through now.

“We do not want vengeance we just want the violence to end.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Incident Room on 020 8345 1570 or call police on 101 and quote CAD 7822/18Dec.

Information can also be reported to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org.