Seven arrested on suspicion of the murder Alexander Kareem
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of the murder Alexander Kareem, who was shot dead in Shepherd's Bush, west London, in a suspected case of mistaken identity on June 8.
Alexander Kareem, 20, was gunned down on Askew Road, Shepherd's Bush, west London, shortly after 12.30am on June 8 as he was scootering to a friend's house.
The Metropolitan Police said all seven were arrested in the early hours of Tuesday and taken into custody at London police stations.
Those arrested include a 16-year-old boy and three men, aged 18, 20 and 23, all from Ealing, west London, a 24-year-old man from Brent, in north-west London, and a 20-year-old man and 35-year-old woman, both from Hounslow, west London.
Detective chief inspector Wayne Jolley, who is leading the investigation for the Met's Specialist Crime Team, said: "This is a significant development in the investigation, however we will not be complacent. We will continue to work hard to make sure those responsible are brought to justice. I believe this murder to have been a case of mistaken identity, perpetrated recklessly and with no regard whatsoever for human life.
"Alexander's death is a tragic reminder that carrying a gun has devastating consequences, I urge anyone with information to come forward and speak with us."
