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Niva Yadav

Police appeal for motorbike after fatal Hammersmith shooting

A Yamaha MT-09 Tracer motorbike wanted by police in connection to the shooting on June 11 in Hammersmith - (Metropolitan Police)

Detectives are appealing to the public for help after a man was shot dead in Hammersmith on June 11.

The police are attempting to trace a motorbike used by the suspect. The Yamaha MT-09 Tracer motorbike was last seen on CCTV in the Ealing area, near Eaton Rise.

Jahmel Joseph, 28, of Eaton Rise, Ealing, was charged with murder, attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a prohibited weapon and dangerous driving on June 14.

The shooting took place in the Claxton Grove area of Hammersmith at around 11:17pm. Two men were treated for gunshot wounds, however, Northolt resident Jordan Oliver Rodney (30) died the following day.

A second man named Omar Joseph, the suspect’s brother, was treated for minor injuries and has since been discharged from hospital.

Jahmel Joseph remains in custody and is expected to appear at the Old Bailey on September 2.

Detective Chief Inspector Alex Gammampila from the homicide team leading the investigation, said: “We are working at pace on this investigation, but are asking the public to help us trace what we believe was the motorbike.

“If you have any recollection of seeing it as any point on the day of the incident, or in the days afterwards, please call the police as soon as possible.”

Those with information should contact the police as a matter of urgency of 101 quoting 8916/11JUN.

To remain anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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