Alex Kareem's Killers Still Free After Two Years
Alexander Kareem
The sister of Alexander Kareem, who was shot dead in Shepherd’s Bush two years ago, has told how her grief, anger and pain remains on the second anniversary of his death.
20-year-old Alex was gunned down by the occupants of a white Range Rover on Askew Road in the early hours of Monday 8 June 2020 as he making a quick trip to an off-licence on the way to his friends house on an e-scooter.
In what is believed to be a case of mistaken identity, he was shot and left for dead. Despite the attendance of the emergency services, including a London’s Air Ambulance helicopter, he was pronounced dead at the scene 45 minutes after being shot. The Range Rover was found burnt out just 25 minutes later three miles away on Ascott Avenue in Ealing.
His family have spoken of how their overwhelming grief and agony is being prolonged knowing that his killers have not been apprehended.
Speaking on the anniversary on 8 June, Alex’s sister Khafi, said, “Today marked two years since my brother Alex was murdered in cold blood on the streets of London. It feels so wrong to commemorate this kind of anniversary; wedding anniversaries, birthdays etc. are things that should be celebrated and remembered, not a day of death. But two years on and still his murderers have not been found. This is not OKAY.
“It hurts me every day and is not getting any easier, I just find better ways to suppress my grief as times goes on, but every time it arises it is like a dagger to my chest afresh. It has made me so sensitive to any news of death, especially shootings like those in Owo, Ulvalde, and particularly news of young black boys dying needlessly. They trigger so much for me. So I was dreading today. And if I had it my way I would have buried my head in the sand and pretended this isn’t my reality.
“I had 3 brothers and now I only have 2. And the people responsible are still walking the streets. It makes me so, so angry. If you have any information on Alex’s death, it is not too late to speak up.”
An investigation by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command has seen more than 20 officers involved and hours of CCTV poured over. They are still keen to hear from anyone with information or who may have been in the area at the time.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, who leads the investigation, said, “It’s now been two years since Alexander was murdered in cold blood by these cowards. Nobody deserves what happened to Alexander and we won’t stop until we catch those responsible.
"Alexander was adored by his family, who miss him terribly each and every day, and their grief is made so much worse by the fact his killers still walk the streets. My heart goes out to them as they continue to live with unanswered questions and without knowing who is responsible for his death.
"There will be no stone unturned on this case. We may be two years on, but I can assure you that does not mean we slow down. If anything, we are more determined than ever to catch the people responsible and get justice for Alexander and his family.
"If you’re reading this and you know anything – anything at all – please come forward. It is not too late to do the right thing. You may think the information you hold is small or insignificant – tell us anyway. It could be the missing piece of a much bigger puzzle. Alexander did not deserve this and nor does his family. Nothing will ever heal the pain of losing him, but you can help bring them some small comfort by helping us catch those responsible.
“For his family’s sake, if you know anything about what happened to Alexander, please contact us or Crimestoppers anonymously. Any information you give will be treated with the utmost confidence.”
Any witnesses or those with information, video or images that could assist police are asked to call 101 ref CAD 224/08Jun20
Crimestoppers never ask your name and they cannot trace your call, your IP address or the device you use. Fill in their quick online form or call 0800 555 111.
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June 13, 2022