Sichem Mangituka-Mpelo, 20, from Holloway, was arrested on Monday 23 August and charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting in Hornsey Rise Gardens, N19. He is scheduled to appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, 25 August.
This marks the third man charged in the investigation into the murder of Taylor Cox following the shooting on Tuesday 8 June at around 4:20pm.
Two other men are already facing murder charges. Robel Michael, 20, of no fixed address, was arrested on 4 August and charged with murder. He appeared at the Old Bailey on 9 August. Jaden McGibbon, 20, of Warltersville Road, N19, was charged on 13 June and appeared at the Old Bailey on 16 June. Both men are next due to appear at the Old Bailey on Wednesday, 1 September.
Separately, a 19-year-old appeared at Highbury Corner Magistrates’ Court on 10 June charged with possession of an offensive weapon. Police have confirmed this charge is not linked to the murder case.
The investigation began following reports of gunfire at Hornsey Rise Gardens on 8 June. Police are urging anyone with information to contact them by calling 101 or tweeting @MetCC quoting OP TREWEN – CAD 5570/08JUN21. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or via their website at crimestoppers-uk.org.
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