Gabriel Charles, 19, was found guilty of murder after shooting 20-year-old Jesse Lloyd-Smith in the head near the Damilola Taylor Centre in Peckham. The incident occurred on 10 July 2024, with the victim discovered by his mother moments later. Charles fled abroad after the shooting and denied being present. Co-defendant Kywan JN Pierre was convicted for conspiracy to pervert justice. Five others assisted in disposing of evidence, including a burnt Ford S-Max associated with the crime. Jesse was taken to the hospital but died the following day due to injuries sustained.
A 19-year-old gunman, Gabriel Charles, was found guilty of murdering Jesse Lloyd-Smith, 20, who was fatally shot in the head in an alleyway.
Co-defendant Kywan JN Pierre was cleared of murder but convicted of plotting to pervert the course of justice, while five others were guilty of disposing evidence.
Jesse Lloyd-Smith's mother heard the shots and rushed downstairs to find her son wounded; he later died in surgery.
Gabriel Charles fled abroad after the shooting, using a Ford S-Max car that was later found burnt out.
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