Acton shooting: Shepherd’s Bush man Fernando Johnson named as victim amid murder investigation

The victim of a shooting died at the scene in Acton, on January 26.
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Police have released the name of the victim in a fatal shooting as they appeal for the public to assist the murder investigation.

Fernando Johnson was found after police were called at shortly after 2.15am on Thursday January 26 to reports of a man seriously injured in Rosebank Way, Acton.

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The 23-year-old from the Shepherd’s Bush area died at the scene, despite the efforts of emergency services.

A post-mortem examination on January 27 gave cause of death as a gunshot wound.

On January 28 a man in his late 20s was arrested on suspicion of murder. He was taken into custody and later released on bail.

Murder investigation

Detective Chief Inspector Matt Denby, senior investigating officer, said: "My team are making good progress with their enquiries but, as always, we are keen to hear who might have been in and around the area at the time of this incident.

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"A web portal has been launched for members of the public to upload material that could assist our investigation directly to us. I urge you to check doorbell cameras and dash cam footage for anything you may have captured. It doesn't matter if you think it is insignificant, we still want to receive it."

Met Police evidence portal

A web portal has been launched for members of the public to upload material that could assist the investigation directly to police: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23U76-PO1

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD 514/26Jan.

Alternatively, you can provide information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting Crimestoppers-uk.org.

Gun and knife crime

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Do you know about someone who is carries weapons or is involved in violent crime?

If you have information, but do not want to speak to police, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111. Operators do not ask your name and cannot trace your call or IP address.

Any young person who has information about violence or knife crime, can visit www.fearless.org where they can pass on information anonymously. Fearless is part Crimestoppers and is also independent of the police. The charity says IP addresses will not be traced.