Second teen charged with Peckham shooting murder

A second teenager has been charged with the murder of Jesse Lloyd-Smith, who was shot in Peckham in July.

Gabriel Charles, 19, from Lympstone Gardens in Southwark, was charged on Thursday and will appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court later.

A 17-year-old boy was charged with murder on 2 August, while four other people are accused of perverting the course of justice.

Mr Lloyd-Smith, 20, was shot in East Surrey Grove shortly before 17:00 BST on 10 July and died in hospital the following day.

Det Ch Insp Alex Gammampila, whose team is leading the investigation, said: “Our team remains resolute in securing justice and we need the public’s help to do so.

“I am grateful to all those who have come forward so far but would ask anyone with information – no matter how insignificant you think it might be – to get in contact as this could prove to be crucial.

Mr Lloyd-Smith’s sister Chaise said: “It’s been over four months without Jesse and we believe that there are still people living within this community who are sitting on the truth.

“Now is the time to come forward."

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