Kensington High Street: Maximillian Kusi-Owusu named as fatal shooting victim

A 29-year-old man who was fatally shot in west Kensington has been named as Maximillian Kusi-Owusu.

Mr Kusi-Owusu died in hospital after being found with a gunshot wound in Kensington High Street, in the early hours of Sunday.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A post-mortem examination will take place on Tuesday, September 6.

Homicide detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command have launched an investigation.

A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday.  He was subsequently released under investigation.

Anyone with information that could assist police is asked to call 101 or tweet @MetCC giving the reference 824/04SEP.

Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.