Family pay tribute to bus driver, 25, shot dead outside Clapham pub in 'case of mistaken identity' as police appeal for information

Published: 19:49, 17 August 2026 | Updated: 19:49, 17 August 2026 The family of a bus driver who was shot dead outside a London pub in a suspected case of mistaken identity has paid tribute to the 'amazing young man'. Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25, is believed to have been dropping his girlfriend off at The Landor pub on Willington Road when he was gunned down.  He had found himself in the 'wrong place' at the 'wrong time', according to a friend. Shortly afterwards, a 22-year-old man attended hospital with a gunshot wound and was arrested on suspicion of murder, according to the Metropolitan Police. No further arrests have been made, police said on Monday, as a further appeal for information was made by the force.  His family have since spoken for the first time, saying they were 'devastated by the horrific murder' of the Transport for London driver. 'He was an amazing young man full of love, kindness, and an enthusiasm for life,' they said. 'Bile-aka touched so many hearts, and the pain of losing him is impossible to put into words. This is the first picture of Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25, who was shot dead outside the Landor pub   Mr Bile-aka is believed to have been killed in a case of mistaken identity 'It is difficult to imagine a world without his smile, his presence, and the joy he brought to those around him. 'Family, friends, and colleagues are heartbroken, and all we want now is justice for him. 'Please stand with us and help us honour Bile-aka by making sure his life is remembered and that justice is served.' Heartbreaking tributes were paid to Auguste online by friends and colleagues who described him as 'the sweetest' and 'a clean-hearted person' with the 'kindest soul'. On Wednesday night, floral tributes were laid and candles lit in the shape of the letter A near a police cordon and close to where he was pronounced dead. In one online tribute, a colleague wrote: 'Trust me so humble and hardworking. No one to banter with at work and get onto for not wearing uniform and strolling to take over your bus. You’re really going to be missed.' Speaking near the scene, the friend of the victim described him as a 'cool guy', adding that he believed he was not the intended target. He said: 'I don't have bad things to say about him. He's a cool guy, like I said, bus driver, hard-working. Mr Bile-aka was described as a 'hard-working' bus driver Floral tributes were laid and candles lit in the shape of the letter 'A' near a police cordon and close to where he was pronounced dead 'It's shocking because of who he is and his character.' The man, who also works as a bus driver, said the death is 'going to hurt a lot of people'. Despite paramedics arriving within three minutes, the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Staff from The Landor are understood to have helped the victim after the shooting. A police forensics tent remained in place across the road from the pub on Tuesday, while several bouquets of flowers had been laid and a candle lit near its entrance. Another friend of the victim, who asked to remain anonymous, said he was a 'great guy', adding: 'It's been hectic, everyone's very hot-headed right now, everyone's obviously grieving and I feel extremely bad for his mother as well, she's in bits. A woman at the scene claimed: 'It was mistaken identity.' Police officers in forensic suits pictured at the scene outside the pub A police forensic tent outside Lopez House on Willington Road, opposite The Landor, in Clapham, south London A 26-year-old woman living nearby said she heard four gunshots and initially thought it was the sound of a car backfiring. She added: 'There was a guy lying on the ground, lots of blood around him. There were loads of people around him, I went and helped. 'I work in healthcare and I went and helped assist.' Renewing the force's appeal for information, Detective Chief Inspector Claire Guiver, leading the investigation, said: 'Our thoughts remain with Bile-aka's family as they continue to come to terms with this tragic incident. 'We are extending our appeal to members of the public, and anyone in the area around the time of the shooting to please come forward. 'Any piece of information you have could prove vital in our investigation. 'If you witnessed anything suspicious, or have CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist our investigation, we urge you to get in touch. 'No matter how big or small, your information could be crucial in our investigation.' A London Ambulance Service spokesman said: 'We were called at 9.59pm on Monday 10 August to reports of a shooting on Landor Road. 'We sent resources to the scene including an ambulance crew, an incident response officer and paramedics in fast response cars. We also dispatched a trauma team in a car from London's Air Ambulance. 'Our first paramedics arrived in three minutes. Sadly, despite the best efforts of our crews, a man was pronounced dead at the scene.' Clapham, an affluent south-west London suburb which is home to wealthy residents and young professionals, has been rocked by violence in recent years. Last month, one man was killed and four more were injured in a stabbing in the area Police were called to the nearby Tremadoc Road in the early hours of July 25. Six men were arrested on suspicion of murder. And last year, a 27-year-old man was shot dead on New Park Road in Clapham. Kyrone Moodie was one of two men shot in the attack on Monday, September 8, 2025. A 20-year-old man was also injured and taken to hospital. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 8379/10AUG. Digital information can be uploaded via the online Met Police portal or independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.