Hanwell murder: Man with ‘heart of gold’ dies after shooting

Sebastiaan James-Kraan, 20, was attacked by a group of men in Templeman Road, Hanwell at around 2.10am on Sunday June 9.

Emergency services attended the scene and found Mr James-Kraan with life-threatening gunshot injuries. He was taken to hospital, but sadly died on Wednesday June 12.

His next of kin have been informed and a post-mortem examination will take place next week.

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In a  statement his family said: "Sebastiaan James-Kraan was cruelly taken away from his family at such a young age.

"He was a kind, loving, gentle man with a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. A gentle giant with a heart of pure gold.

"Please now respect our privacy to allow us to cope with our grief."

Detectives from the Met Police’s homicide unit are now leading the investigation and specialist forensic work has been carried out at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: "At this early stage in the investigation, we believe the victim was involved in an altercation with a group of men, resulting in the victim being shot once.

"I would like to speak to any witnesses who heard or saw anything in the Templeman Road area at around 2am on Sunday June 9."

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, in charge of policing in the Ealing area, said: "I know that a death caused by gun crime will cause considerable concern in the local community. My thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim and my officers are doing everything to support the murder investigation.”

No arrests have been made, the Met Police said.

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