Police launch murder probe after boy, 17, dies after being shot in head
Police have launched a murder investigation after a teenager died from being shot in the head.
Tyler McDermott, 17, was found suffering from a gunshot injury in the early hours of April 13 in Tottenham, North London.
He was rushed to hospital suffering life-threatening injuries and sadly died on Friday afternoon.
Metropolitan Police have urged people with information to come forward and "do the right thing" as a large group of people were in the area at the time of the shooting. So far there have been no arrests.
One image of Tyler being shared online says "RIP bro lil man" with a caption explaining he was "apparently died after being shot in the head".
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Police say Tyler died in hospital on Friday (Marcin Nowak/LNP)His family are supported by specialist officers.
An investigation is being led by detectives from the Specialist Crime Command.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John, said: “It is vital that we hear from anyone who was in the area of the shooting, and who heard or saw anything suspicious.
"We know that there was a large group of people there at the time.
Police have not made any arrests (Marcin Nowak/LNP)"Please do the right thing and come forward. We are waiting to speak with you.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, head of policing in Haringey, said: “My thoughts are with Tyler’s family following the tragic loss of another young life.
“You will continue to see an enhanced police presence in the area, and I would encourage local residents to speak with my officers if they have any concerns.
Tiffany Regis died in a suspected arson attack (Metropolitan Police / SWNS)
Chima Osuji was stabbed to death in London (Metropolitan Police / SWNS.COM)“We will be supporting our colleagues as they investigate this murder and will do whatever we can to find those responsible. Tackling violence needs the support of communities, and together we can meet this head-on.”
It comes as Tyler was the third teenager to be murdered in the capital in just over a week.
Chima Osuji, 17, was fatally stabbed in Chingford, east London, on Easter Monday.
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Two 16-year-old boys have been charged with his murder. A 15-year-old also arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed, pending further enquiries.
Police at the scene in Tottenham, north London after a 17-year old boy was shot (Marcin Nowak/LNP)Tiffany Regis, 15, was killed on Thursday, April 6 in a fire at a flat in Beckton, east London, that is being treated as arson.
A 16-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released on bail, pending further inquiries.
Tiffany was the first teenager to be murdered in the capital since 16-year-old Jamaly Samba Baibu was fatally stabbed in central London, on December 20th last year.
It was the longest period without a teenager being murdered in London for at least 16 years.
Anyone with information that could assist police with Tyler's murder is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 883/13Apr.
You can also speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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