Metropolitan Police detectives have announced a substantial £20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the fatal shooting of a young father in north London. The victim, 27-year-old Mahad Abdi Mohamed, was killed in what investigators believe was a tragic case of mistaken identity.
A Night of Violence in Tottenham
The incident occurred on 20 March at approximately 8.45pm on Waverley Road in Tottenham. Mahad had been breaking his fast outside a friend's home when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached. Suspects emerged from the vehicle and opened fire, striking both Mahad and his 26-year-old friend multiple times.
Mahad was shot in the head and died from his injuries. His friend survived after receiving treatment for a gunshot wound to his leg. The Mitsubishi Outlander was later found burned out. Police also suspect a second stolen vehicle, a blue Jaguar, was used to transport the suspects to and from the scene.
Appeal for Witnesses and Public Information
The reward, offered by the independent charity Crimestoppers, is available for three months and will expire on 20 March 2026. It is specifically for information that leads to the identification, arrest, and prosecution of those responsible.
Leading the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford stated: "There is someone out there who knows what happened that night, and we are urging those individuals to find it in their heart to come forward. It could be exactly what we need to locate those responsible."
Police have released images of two individuals they urgently wish to speak to in connection with the murder. Four adult men were previously arrested on suspicion of murder in March and April but have been released on bail.
A Family's Plea for Justice
In a heartfelt appeal, Mahad's youngest sister made an emotional plea to the public, saying: "My brother deserves better. He deserves justice." She added, "To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father."
Officers from the Met have concluded that the attack was pre-planned and targeted, but that Mahad was not the intended victim. They are treating the killing as a case of mistaken identity.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police or Crimestoppers anonymously to help bring closure to a grieving family.
