Seven people have been arrested over connection to the murder of Alexander Kareem, who was shot dead in West London, UK in a suspected case of mistaken identity.
20-year-old Alexander, the younger brother of BBNaija star, Khafi Kareem, was gunned down on Askew Road, Shepherd’s Bush, shortly on June 8 as he left a shopping mall and rode a scooter to a friend’s house.
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In the early hours of Tuesday, investigators from the Metropolitan Police arrested five men aged between 18 and 24, a 16-year-old boy and a 35-year-old woman on suspicion of murder.
Detective chief inspector Wayne Jolley, who is on the specialist crime team and who leads the investigation, said;
This is a significant development in the investigation, however we will not be complacent. We will continue to work hard to make sure those responsible are brought to justice. I believe this murder to have been a case of mistaken identity, perpetrated recklessly and with no regard whatsoever for human life.
He added;
Alexander’s death is a tragic reminder that carrying a gun has devastating consequences, I urge anyone with information to come forward and speak with us. We will continue to work hard to make sure those responsible are brought to justice.
A white Range Rover, which had been seen speeding away from the crime scene, was later found burnt out.
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The deceased was laid to rest on July 30 and his funeral service held at the Church of the Holy Ghost and St Stephen in Shepherd’s Bush, UK.
