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New details from the family of Eghosa Ogbebor have provided a specific timeline for the minutes preceding the 14-year-old’s death, as detectives focus on a music video shoot as the primary context for the enquiry.
The Final Moments
The investigation has been significantly updated by testimony from Eghosa’s family, who revealed that the teenager had left his home in Abbey Wood on Thursday afternoon specifically to film a music video with friends. Known in the local drill music scene by the name ‘Y.Risky’, Eghosa had been sharing snippets of new tracks recorded at school in the days leading up to the incident. His family told journalists that he was a talented artist who "lived for his music," and his mother remains "broken" by the fact that he never returned from the shoot near Woolwich Dockyard station.
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Current Custody and Legal Status
As of midday on Tuesday, 7th April, the Metropolitan Police have clarified the status of the six individuals arrested to date. A 19-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy remain in high-security custody on suspicion of murder, while a 46-year-old man is being interrogated on suspicion of assisting an offender. The three individuals initially detained on Friday—two 14-year-old boys and an 18-year-old man—have been released on bail pending further enquiries. Detectives are now working against strict custody time limits to determine if the evidence, including recovered CCTV from the Lord Warwick Street scene, justifies formal charges against the three primary suspects.
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Forensic and Digital Appeals
The Specialist Crime Command is currently appealing for any raw footage or digital files that may have been captured during the music video production. Detectives told journalists that they are reviewing all available data to establish the movements of those involved and the circumstances that led to the confrontation near the Woolwich Ferry. Forensic teams are prioritising the recovery of any electronic evidence that could clarify the sequence of events, while the firearm used remains subject to ongoing laboratory analysis to determine its origin.
Community and Official Response
The site of the shooting remains a focal point for the community, with a growing collection of floral tributes and messages from school friends. Sir Sadiq Khan told journalists that the killing was "appalling" and emphasised that such heartbreaking violence has no place in the city. To prevent potential retaliation, the Metropolitan Police have maintained an intensive presence in south-east London, with DCI Lucie Card urging anyone who witnessed suspicious activity or has seen footage of the music video shoot to come forward immediately. The next phase of the investigation will focus on the Crown Prosecution Service’s review of the current evidence files.
