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12/04/2011
Gang Members Jailed Over Teenage Girl's Murder
Two gang members have been sentenced to life for the murder of a 16-year-old girl in London.
Two further juveniles have been convicted of firearms offences and assisting those involved in the murder.
Agnes Sina-Inakoju died two days after the shooting on 14 April 2010 at Hoxton Chicken and Pizza in Hoxton Street, north London. She was fatally shot through the neck as she visited a takeaway with friends.
Leon Dunkley, 22, of Kenninghall Road, and Mohammed Smoured, 21, of Hopwood Walk, east London were both found guilty at the Old Bailey of her murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Dwayne McIntosh Wisdom, 17, of Graham Road was found guilty of assisting an offender, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of an imitation firearm.
A 16-year-old male youth from Hackney, who cannot be named, was found guilty one count of possession of a prohibited firearm.
Detective Chief Inspector John Crossley, from Trident, said: "Agnes was a totally innocent victim of gun crime who had her whole future ahead of her.
"On 14 April last year two members of a gang cycled up to a chicken shop window in broad daylight and shot a submachine gun indiscriminately through the window and the bullet struck Agnes in the neck at point blank range.
“Despite medical treatment and assistance at the scene from police and an off-duty paramedic and doctor she died a short time later. In dealing with the individuals involved we have also recovered a number of weapons including the murder weapon and convicted two younger members of the gang who were assisting the gunman by holding and moving the weapons.
"We are pleased with today's verdict but these convictions can only be achieved by the courage of members of the public coming forward to give vital evidence in this case. I would like to thank them for the courage that they have shown.”
(BMcN/GK)
Two further juveniles have been convicted of firearms offences and assisting those involved in the murder.
Agnes Sina-Inakoju died two days after the shooting on 14 April 2010 at Hoxton Chicken and Pizza in Hoxton Street, north London. She was fatally shot through the neck as she visited a takeaway with friends.
Leon Dunkley, 22, of Kenninghall Road, and Mohammed Smoured, 21, of Hopwood Walk, east London were both found guilty at the Old Bailey of her murder and possessing a firearm with intent to endanger life.
Dwayne McIntosh Wisdom, 17, of Graham Road was found guilty of assisting an offender, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and possession of an imitation firearm.
A 16-year-old male youth from Hackney, who cannot be named, was found guilty one count of possession of a prohibited firearm.
Detective Chief Inspector John Crossley, from Trident, said: "Agnes was a totally innocent victim of gun crime who had her whole future ahead of her.
"On 14 April last year two members of a gang cycled up to a chicken shop window in broad daylight and shot a submachine gun indiscriminately through the window and the bullet struck Agnes in the neck at point blank range.
“Despite medical treatment and assistance at the scene from police and an off-duty paramedic and doctor she died a short time later. In dealing with the individuals involved we have also recovered a number of weapons including the murder weapon and convicted two younger members of the gang who were assisting the gunman by holding and moving the weapons.
"We are pleased with today's verdict but these convictions can only be achieved by the courage of members of the public coming forward to give vital evidence in this case. I would like to thank them for the courage that they have shown.”
(BMcN/GK)
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