Man arrested after 16-year-old boy shot dead near south London tube station
Lathaniel Burrell was shot on Paradise Road near Stockwell tube station on Tuesday afternoon. He died at the scene.
Friday 7 March 2025 15:23, UK
A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the shooting of a 16-year-old boy in south London.
Lathaniel Burrell was shot on Paradise Road near Stockwell tube station on Tuesday afternoon. He died at the scene.
The Metropolitan Police said the 32-year-old was arrested in Croydon on Friday morning and remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee said: "Our detectives are working hard to piece together the events of Tuesday afternoon and identify those responsible for killing Lathaniel.
"We continue to appeal for anyone with information about Lathaniel's murder to please come forward and speak to us."
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Police say they were alerted to reports of a shooting at 3.21pm on Tuesday.
Lathaniel was treated at the scene by medics from London's Air Ambulance and the London Ambulance Service, but sadly died.
His family are being supported by officers.