Detectives investigating the deaths of two men in Brixton are appealing for witnesses.
Two years ago, on Sunday, October 30, 2022, Guilherme Messias Da Silva (23) and Lemar Urqhart (27) died on Railton Road.
Detective chief inspector Samantha Townsend, who leads the investigation, said: “It has been two years since this shocking incident and our thoughts continue to remain with the family and friends of Guilherme and Lemar.
“My team is working tirelessly to identify those responsible for their deaths and to get justice for the families. I am extremely grateful to those individuals who have already come forward to share information, but would urge anyone else who has information and has not yet spoken to us to come forward. No piece of information is too small.”
Police were called at about 7.40pm on Sunday, 30 October 2022 to reports of gunshots heard in the Railton Road area.
Firearms officers immediately attended the scene along London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance.
Despite the efforts of emergency services, both Guilherme and Lemar were found injured at the location and pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives believe two cars were driving in the Railton Road area when one of the cars was in collision with Guilherme’s moped before further colliding with parked vehicles.
Lemar then got out of one of the cars involved in the collision and was pursued by a man, armed with a firearm. The man shot Lemar and returned to his car before leaving the scene.
Lemar Urqhart’s family statement said: “Two years since our son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin and friend was tragically taken from us. Whoever said time is a healer, lied. The pain is unbearable & life will never be the same. Lemar was an integral part of the family and his death has rocked our family to the core.
“Every day we hope that new information is given to aid the arrest of the person/s who did this. We plead with anyone who has information to please come forward. Any information could be vital. Our family would be forever grateful to anyone who could help.”
Any witnesses or anyone with information should call police via 101 quoting CAD 6166/30Oct.
