Three men have been charged with murder after a teenager was shot dead.
Tyler McDermott, 17, died in hospital last week Friday (April 14) from a gunshot wound to his head.
Emergency services were called to Norman Road in Tottenham on the Thursday (April 13) at 4.20am, where Tyler was found with his injuries.
On Wednesday (April 19), two 19=year=olds – Rhys Antwi of Prentis Road, Streatham, and Damaris McBeth, of Lucern Close in Cheshunt – were arrested in Northamptonshire on suspicion of murder.
Alfred Cocker, 20, of Bowen Drive in Dulwich, was also arrested the day after.
All three were charged today (April 22) and were remanded in custody.
Ccoker will appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court, while Antwi and McBeth will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court today.
They join three others who were also charged with the murder, including two other 19-year-olds:
- Tyrese Barnett, of no fixed address, who was also charged with attempted murder of another male and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
- Leo Reid, of Tulse Hill, who was also charged with possessing an offensive weapon.
Tyrese Matthews, 20, of Black Prince Road in Kennington, was also charged with murder on Wednesday.
The three have been remanded in custody and will next appear at the Old Bailey on July 5.
Metropolitan Police says his family continue to be supported by specialist officers.
His mother described her son as her “king” and said that her love for him would continue “forever”.
She said: “That's not something I wish on any mother. But today I know that the Lord knows best despite the pain me, your stepdad, brothers and sister, and extended family are feeling.
“Just remember that you are loved, was loved, and forever love continues. My one and only son Tyler.
"You are with the Lord until that faithful day. Love you always."
Another family member told police: “You touched so many hearts and for that reason your name will always live on.
“The good die young but Tye you didn't deserve this, you deserved to accomplish everything you wanted but we will make sure your legacy lives on. Love you T."
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