£20,000 for Helping Find Alexander Kareem's Killers
Alexander Kareem with his mother
The search for the people responsible for the death of Alexander Kareem continues with a £20,000 reward being highlighted on the third anniversary of the killing in Shepherd’s Bush.
His family have made an emotional plea for anyone in the community with information to come forward as the police say their determination to catch the killer is ‘undiminished’.
It is hoped that shifting affiliations within criminal gangs over time may result in someone who knows what happened finally coming forward.
The aspiring computer scientist was gunned down on Askew Road in the early hours of Monday, 8 June.
He had just popped out to the corner shop and was on his way to a friend’s house when it is thought shots were fired from a passing white Range Rover as he rode on an e-scooter. The Range Rover was found burnt out just 25 minutes later three miles away on Ascott Avenue in Ealing
As 20-year-old Alexander had no connection with gangs it is believed by police that this was either a random shooting or a case of mistaken identity.
Alexander’s sister, Khafi, and brother, Kabir, spoke at New Scotland Yard ahead of the anniversary.
Khafi said, “People say ‘this was three years ago’ but for us this is every day; we are living with this every day.
“I had three brothers, now I only have two. Sometimes I will see something in a shop and think ‘that would look nice on Alexander’, and then it hits me over again.
“How can we live in a society where someone goes to the shop to buy sweets and their life is taken?
“I would say to the people that did this, don’t let something like this rest on your conscience. Come forward. Speak.
“You will not get away with this. We cannot rest. You will not get away with it.”
Kabir reinforced this message to those who know what happened by saying, “It’s about protecting our people and our communities. Don’t protect them [Alexander’s killers].”
Alexander Kareem
An investigation by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command has seen more than 20 officers involved and hours of CCTV examined.
Detective Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, Specialist Crime, said, "Three years have now passed but our determination to achieve justice for Alexander and his family is undiminished.
"This £20,000 reward from the independent charity Crimestoppers could go some way to help us achieve that.
"Over time people change and allegiances change. Those who know something that could help us may now feel like they want to talk to us, and my officers are ready to listen.
"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."
Nine people who had been arrested in connection with the investigation have been released without further action.
Any witnesses or those with information, video or images that could assist police are asked to call 101 ref CAD 4830/07JUN23.
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, 2023