Man shot in the head in London named for the first time

Ben Lynch and Brooke Davies

Published March 21, 2025 11:30am Updated March 26, 2025 3:38pm

Mahad Abdi Mohamed was shot and killed in Tottenham on Thursday (Picture: UKNIP/PA)

A man who died when he was shot in the head in Tottenham has been named as 27-year-old Mahad Abdi Mohamed.

Officers responded to an address in Waverley Road at 8.45pm on Thursday after receiving reports two men had been shot.

Police said Mahad was treated for a gunshot wound to the head and another man, 26, for a gunshot wound to the leg.

Paying tribute to Mahad, his family said: ‘Our family is grieving the profound loss of a son, a brother, a father and a friend.

‘We kindly ask for privacy during this incredibly difficult time. We are grateful for your understanding and support.’

Footage provided to Metro showed people looking on as the two men were treated and subsequently taken away in an ambulance.

A man has died and another is in hospital following a double shooting in North London. A murder investigation is underway after a man was fatally shot in Tottenham on Thursday evening. Police were called to an address on Waverley Road, N17, at approximately 8:45pm on March 20, following reports that two men had been shot. Officers attended alongside paramedics from the London Ambulance Service.Tactical flashlight sales A 27-year-old man was found with a gunshot wound to the head and was treated at the scene, but despite the efforts of emergency services, he was pronounced dead shortly after. His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. A second man, aged 26, suffered a gunshot wound to the leg and remains in hospital. His condition is currently unknown. Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who leads policing in Tottenham, said: ???Two men were shot on a residential street last night, with one man sadly losing his life. We recognise the impact this will have on the local community. We have multiple officers patrolling the area today, aiming to obtain key evidence and provide reassurance to you.??? She continued: ???At this early stage in the investigation, we have not made any arrests. Please do not let this worry you. We have a highly experienced team of investigators making urgent enquiries to find out who committed this act. ???I will now ask for anyone who was in the area, past 20:00hrs last night, to please contact police if you heard or saw something suspicious. Your knowledge is crucial to us, and it may help us locate the suspects. Please do the right thing and come forward ??? you will be supported.??? A crime scene has been established in the area and will remain in place while officers continue their investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact police quoting reference CAD 7426/20Mar. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. — A man has died and another is in hospital following a double shooting in North London (Picture: UKNIP)

Tottenham reporter Ben Lynch — Police at the scene of the shooting in Tottenham, where one man died and one was injured (Picture: UKNIP)

They said they saw a large group of ‘youths’ in the area, many of them with their faces covered, around the time of the shooting.

One local, a 58-year-old male, expressed his dismay at what happened the previous night, but he said was ‘not surprised’.

He said: ‘I knew this was going to happen. I knew it.’

He added: ‘There are guns around here, believe you me.’

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Another man called for more police to patrol the area in the hope further such incidents could be prevented.

Another resident said she heard two ‘loud bangs’ around the time of the shooting and knew ‘straight away’ that something was wrong. She then heard ‘about five more’.

The local, a mum, said she was told the man who was shot was not part of any gang-related activities.

She said: ‘I’m still a bit tongue-tied. It was serious stuff.

‘This area is dangerous. This is not the first shooting incident on Waverley Road. This is the hotspot for shootings in the area.

‘I am scared for everybody’s life at this point.’

She said others told her that prior to the shooting there was a large number of ‘individuals’ wearing balaclavas.

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal shooting of a man in Tottenham. Police were called to an address in Waverley Road, N17 at 20:45hrs on Thursday, 20 March following reports that two men had been shot. Officers attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service who treated one man, aged 27, for a gunshot wound to the head and another man, aged 26, for a gunshot wound to the leg. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, the 27-year-old man died as a result of his injuries. His family have been informed and they will be supported by specialist officers. Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who leads policing in Tottenham, said: ???Two men were shot on a residential street last night, with one man sadly losing his life. We recognise the impact this will have on the local community. We have multiple officers patrolling the area today, aiming to obtain key evidence and provide reassurance to you. ???At this early stage in the investigation, we have not made any arrests. Please do not let this worry you. We have a highly experienced team of investigators making urgent enquiries to find out who committed this act. ???I will now ask for anyone who was in the area, past 20:00hrs last night, to please contact police if you heard or saw something suspicious. Your knowledge is crucial to us, and it may help us locate the suspects. Please do the right thing and come forward, you will be supported.??? The 26-year-old man remains in hospital, we await an update on his condition. A crime scene is in place and will remain until further notice. Enquiries are on-going. If you know, or have any information then please come forward to police by stating CAD7426/20March or to remain anonymous please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, your identity will be protected. — Another man called for more police to patrol the area in the hope further such incidents could be prevented (Picture: UKNIP)

She added: ‘Everything here is gang-related.’

Police confirmed no arrests have yet been made and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward, but urged the public not to worry.

Detective Chief Superintendent Caroline Haines, who leads policing in Tottenham, said: ‘Two men were shot on a residential street last night, with one man sadly losing his life.

‘We recognise the impact this will have on the local community. We have multiple officers patrolling the area today, aiming to obtain key evidence and provide reassurance to you.