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  "publishedAt": "2026-04-05T12:54:19.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\nThe Metropolitan Police has arrested two more people on suspicion of murder following a shooting that killed 14-year-old Eghosa Ogbebor.\n\nA 16-year-old boy and a 19-year-old man were detained in Woolwich on Saturday in connection with the death of the boy.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nBoth suspects are currently being held by police.\n\nOfficers also apprehended a 46-year-old man on suspicion of helping an offender evade justice.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nTRENDING\n\nStories\n\nVideos\n\nYour Say\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nHe also remains in custody as the investigation continues.\n\nThe latest arrests bring the total number of people detained in connection with the case to six since the fatal shooting occurred on Thursday afternoon.\n\nEghosa was shot on Lord Warwick Street in Woolwich during broad daylight on Thursday.\n\nPolice received reports of the incident at approximately 3.40pm and rushed to the scene alongside London Ambulance Service paramedics.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nDespite the efforts of emergency responders, the teenager was found with severe injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene.\n\nInitially, officers were unable to establish the victim's identity, and he was mistakenly referred to as an adult by the police.\n\nSpecialist officers have been assigned to support Eghosa's family throughout the ongoing murder investigation.\n\nPrior to Saturday's arrests, police had detained three individuals on Friday, 3 April in connection with the teenager's death.\n\nTwo boys, one aged 14 and the other 16, along with an 18-year-old man, were taken into custody as part of the initial investigation.\n\n### LATEST DEVELOPMENTS:\n\n\n\n\n  * German men required to seek military approval if leaving country for longer than three months\n  * Artemis II astronauts set to witness mysterious Moon feature in direct sunlight for first time\n  * Council refuses permission for new homes after discovering one of Britain's rarest bat species\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nAll three have subsequently been released on bail whilst detectives continue their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.\n\nThe sequence of arrests demonstrates the pace at which investigators are pursuing leads in the case.\n\nSignificant police activity has been seen in the Woolwich area over recent days as officers work to piece together what happened.\n\nDetective Chief Inspector Lucie Card, who is leading the investigation, said: \"Our team of dedicated detectives are continuing enquiries to investigate Eghosa's tragic death.\"\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n###\n\n\n\n\nShe noted that residents would have observed considerable police activity on Saturday evening as officers made the three further arrests.\n\n\"We appreciate the concern that Eghosa's death has caused, particularly among the local community who will continue to see an increased police presence around the area,\" DCI Card added.\n\nThe senior officer urged anyone with information or who witnessed suspicious activity to contact police on 101, quoting reference CAD 4848/2APR, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.\n\n###\n\n\n\n\n**\n**\n\n**\n**\n\n**Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter**",
  "title": "Met Police arrest two more in connection with shooting of boy, 14, in Woolwich"
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