Woolwich shooting victim Eghosa Ogbebor, 14, pictured as police issue major update

Woolwich shooting victim Eghosa Ogbebor, 14, pictured as police issue major updateA 14-year-old boy who was shot dead on Lord Warwick Street, in Woolwich, London on Thursday, has now been named as Eghosa Ogbebor, with three teenagers arrestedNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter16:36, 03 Apr 2026Updated 16:49, 03 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesEghosa Ogbebor(Image: Met Police)A 14-year-old boy tragically shot dead in a London street has been named as Eghosa Ogbebor.Police have launched a murder investigation after the teenager was fatally shot in Woolwich with officers called to the scene in Lord Warwick Street at about 3.40pm on Thursday, April 2.Met Police said: "An investigation into a fatal shooting in Woolwich continues and while a formal identification is yet to take place, the victim has been named as 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor. His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers."View 5 ImagesForensic officers seen gathering evidence(Image: Tom Bowles)Paramedics rushed to the scene but could not save the boy with his family now being supported by specialist officers. Three males aged 18, 16 and 14 have all been arrested in the murder probe and are being held in custody.A statement from the force continued: "Officers were called to reports of a shooting at approximately 15:40hrs on Thursday, 2 April on Lord Warwick Street. Despite the efforts of paramedics, a boy was sadly pronounced dead at the scene."Two boys, aged 14 and 16, and an 18-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident. They remain in custody."View 5 ImagesA forensic tent at the scene in Lord Warwick Street(Image: PA)The shooting happened in broad daylight on a residential street less than 500 metres from the Woolwich Ferry and a short walk from Woolwich Dockyard train station.Detective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Eghosa’s family and loved ones, th...