A murder investigation is underway after a 32-year-old man, identified as Terry Dearsley, died from a gunshot wound sustained in Woolwich. Police were called to reports of shots fired on Frances Street at 8:09 p.m. on Thursday, October 22.
Officers arrived to find Dearsley inside a parked car and provided first aid. He was transported to an East London hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died on Wednesday, November 4. His family is being supported by specialist officers.
Paul Rosser-Davies, 48, of Greenwich, has been charged in connection with the incident. He faces charges of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. Rosser-Davies appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on November 2 and was remanded in custody. He is scheduled to appear at The Old Bailey on November 30.
The shooting occurred near the Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich. The barracks, which housed the Royal Regiment of Artillery from 1776 until 2007, is slated for closure in 2028. The Metropolitan Police are appealing for information from the public, asking anyone with details to call 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.