Three men will appear in court on Monday, 24 June charged with the murder of 20-year-old Sebastiaan James-Kraan, who died in hospital after being shot in Ealing.

On Saturday 23 June, the following three men were all charged with murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life: Javier Rodriguez-McDonald, 18 of Emanuel Avenue; Jayson Rodriguez-McDonald, 19 of Uxbridge Road, W13 and Emmanuel Mgbean, 19 of Alperton Lane, HA0

They will all appear in custody at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on Monday, 24 June.

Sebastiaan's family have been updated on this development as they continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

This comes after police were called at around 2:10am on Sunday, 9 June, to reports of a shooting in Templeman Road, W7.

Officers attended along with LAS (London Ambulance Service) and found Sebastiaan with life-threatening gunshot injuries.

He was taken to hospital, but sadly died on Wednesday, 12 June.

A post-mortem examination took place on Friday 21 June and the cause of death was found to be a gunshot wound.

A man in his 40s was arrested on Friday 21 June in Bristol on suspicion of assisting an offender. He has since been released on bail.

Anyone with information, or any witnesses, are asked to call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC, ref 807/09Jun.

Information can also be submitted directly to the investigation team online.

To remain 100 per cent anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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