A man shot dead near a Costco superstore had been attending a funeral wake, police have said.
Anthony Morrison, 41, was attacked in Imperial Way, Croydon, just after 5pm on last Thursday.
Mr Morrison was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene.
His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers, the Metropolitan Police said.
Mr Morrison earlier attended a funeral service at New Testament Assembly, Tooting Bec, and then Mitcham cemetery on London Road.
A 41-year-old man has been charged with murder. A woman aged 37 arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was bailed pending further enquiries.
Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “We understand that Anthony was attending a wake at the time of the shooting, and we would implore anyone who was present in Imperial Way that evening, whether at the wake or otherwise, to contact us.”
Witnesses described scenes of chaos as Costco shoppers fled for safety.
One lorry driver, who was making a delivery at the time, said: “I was dropping my load at the rear of the store when I saw a man running across the car park.
“Out of nowhere, another man opened fire ‘bang, bang’.
“He shot him as he was trying to escape. People were screaming and diving for cover. I couldn’t believe what I was seeing.”
DCI Whitten added: “Our thoughts continue to be with Anthony’s family and friends at this difficult time. This charge marks significant progress in the investigation into Anthony’s death. However, it is vital that we further develop our understanding of what happened that day.
“We are determined to get justice for Anthony’s family and friends, and we would ask for the public’s help in doing that by speaking to us or, if they’d prefer, anonymously to Crimestoppers.”
Detective Chief Superintendent Nick Blackburn, in charge of policing for Croydon, said: “I am very grateful to my Specialist Crime colleagues, who have worked tirelessly to investigate this matter professionally, securing charges.
“I’d now appeal to anyone who has any information to contact the team to help them with their investigation.
“I would like to reassure local communities and the wider public that firearm-enabled murders remain very rare in London.
“Our policing teams will continue to engage with communities across Croydon, providing extra support as required.”
Anyone with information can call 101, quoting CAD 6530/19Jun, or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
