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Murder charge after man, 21, shot dead outside block of flats in Battersea

Rico Andrews was fatally shot in the chest in Battersea's Shuttleworth Road

28 October 2023 · 22:57 UTC

A murder charge has been filed in connection with the fatal shooting of Rico Andrews, a 21-year-old man who was killed in Battersea. Rico Andrews was shot in the chest on Shuttleworth Road around 9:50 pm on October 5. Despite efforts by paramedics, he died at the scene.

Detectives have charged Josh Eno, 23, of no fixed abode, in connection with the shooting. A post-mortem examination determined that the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the chest.

Eno was set to appear in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on October 28. Detective Chief Inspector Neil John from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command is leading the investigation and has appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.