CCTV released of suspects in Tottenham fatal shooting in case of mistaken identity

Detectives with the Metropolitan Police released CCTV footage on Friday showing gunmen fleeing in a stolen blue Jaguar after a March 20 shooting in Tottenham that investigators believe was a case of mistaken identity. Mahad Abdi Mohammed, 27, died after being shot in the head, and a 26-year-old man was wounded in the leg. Emergency services were called to Waverley Road at 8:45 p.m. after two men were shot while having breakfast outside.

The two victims were sitting outside when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander pulled up. The suspects got out and opened fire before fleeing the scene. The Outlander was later found burnt-out in Runcorn Close the following morning. Police said the blue Jaguar was used to transport the suspects to and from the Mitsubishi, and new footage shows the vehicle as part of the same operation.

The newly released clip is part of more than 6,000 hours of CCTV that have been gathered by investigators. Four men were arrested on suspicion of murder in March and April and were questioned before being released on bail as officers continue to piece together the events of that night.

Crimestoppers has offered a £20,000 reward for information that leads to a conviction. The charity says the reward is available for three months and will expire on March 20, 2026.

Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, who is leading the Met’s investigation, said Tottenham’s tightknit community has felt the impact of gun crime. The loss of Mahad weighs heavy every day, she added, and will be particularly difficult for his loved ones during their first festive season without him. "There is someone out there who knows what happened that night and we are urging those individuals to find it in their heart to come forward. No matter how small you think the information is, please speak to us. It could be exactly what we need to locate those responsible. We can protect witnesses or request their evidence is anonymous and ensure you will receive special support every step of the way."

Mohammed’s family have urged the public to come forward. His youngest sister said, "To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father."

Alexa Loukas, regional manager for London at Crimestoppers, said the charity is appealing to anyone with information to come forward anonymously. "Crimestoppers’ reward offer of £20,000, we hope, may encourage someone who has key details about his murder to come forward, with the assurance they will remain completely anonymous. You can share what you know without ever having to reveal your identity."

Anyone who can help should call police on 101, quoting 7426/20MAR, or visit the Major Incident Police Portal. People can also contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via its website. Any information given to Crimestoppers will be completely anonymised before it is passed onto police and will remain so.