A teenager has been charged with the murder of a 14-year-old boy who was shot dead in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police have said.
Eghosa Ogbebor was killed in Lord Warwick Street, Woolwich, on April 2.
A 16-year-old, of Romford, was arrested on April 4 and was released on bail until he was rearrested on April 9.
He was then charged with murder on Friday, April 10, and will appear at Thames Magistrates Court on Saturday.
Eghosa’s family continue to be supported by specialist officers, the force added.
The police said an investigation remains ongoing.
Police were called to the scene in Woolwich at about 3.40pm on April 2.
On April 4, officers had arrested a 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man in Woolwich on suspicion of murder, and a 46-year-old man on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All three were released on bail, the police said.
A 14-year-old boy, 16-year-old boy and 18-year-old man were arrested on April 3 in connection with Eghosa’s death.
They have also been bailed while inquiries continue.
On April 10, a further 16-year-old boy was also arrested on suspicion of murder.
He remains in custody.
