A teenager has been taken into custody on suspicion of murder following the fatal stabbing of a 17-year-old boy, an incident that police have described as “horrendous.”
Keiron Charles, aged 17, was declared deceased at the location on Erconwald Street in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, around 1:10 PM BST on Saturday.
Another 16-year-old boy was hospitalized due to stab wounds and subsequently arrested on suspicion of murder after it was determined his injuries were not life-threatening.
A third 16-year-old boy evaded capture initially but was apprehended in the early hours of Sunday, according to the Metropolitan Police. Both suspects are currently in custody, and authorities are not seeking any additional suspects at this time.
The family of the victim is receiving support from specialized officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila stated, “Our thoughts are with Keiron’s family and loved ones as they navigate this devastating loss. Our detectives have been diligently pursuing every possible lead, and I am glad to report that we have made two arrests in the early stages of our investigation. While we continue to delve into the specifics of what occurred, we currently do not have any other suspects in this case.”
