Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of a man appeal to the public on his anniversary

A reward of up to £20,000 for information of the murder of Curtis Green has been issued as police and his family ask the public for assistance a year on from his murder.

Curtis, aged 30, died from his injuries following an incident in Wells Park Road, SE26 at 10:10hrs on Sunday, 10 November 2024.

It came after a party at a property in Hensford Gardens that had started the night before. Curtis and two others, a man and a woman, were shot at and sadly, Curtis died at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend who is leading the homicide investigation said: “It has been a year since Curtis was fatally shot and two others were severely injured.

“I am appealing to anyone who has information about what happened to Curtis. I am especially keen to hear from those who were in Hensford Gardens at the time of the shooting.

“The slightest bit of information can assist, you may not think the information that you have is important, but it may prove vital to this investigation.

“If you come forward, we will support you and try our best to ensure that we are able to protect your identity.

“Curtis’ family have had to face a year of not knowing what happened in the moments leading up to his death, please come forward with any information you may have, and help us provide family with the justice they deserve.”

Curtis’ family remain devastated by his loss, they are also appealing for the public’s help, they have said: “London communities are interconnected through music, food, friendship, love, beliefs and blood. Violence on the streets and young people being murdered is a concern. We, his family appeal to those who know something to be brave and come forward.

“You have a chance to heal our heartache, you can speak out and ensure that you do not have to experience the hurt, grief, stagnation and destruction that we have had to endure.

“Curtis was and still is a much-loved member of our family and community, his son has now been born and will grow up not physically meeting his father. We miss Curtis every single second of every single day, we are pleading to you.

"Popularity should not come before accountability.

“If you know anything about what happened please come forward so that we can have some justice.”

Alexa Loukas, London regional manager at the charity Crimestoppers said:
“Curtis Green was a much-loved young man whose life was cruelly taken, leaving family and friends devastated. We’re urging anyone who has information about what happened that night to come forward.

"Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information given anonymously that leads to a conviction. You don’t have to speak to police or give your name—just tell us what you know. We won’t ask who you are, and we can’t trace your call or online report. Curtis’s family deserve answers, and your information, no matter how small could help deliver justice for Curtis.”

Crimestoppers, which is independent of the police, is supporting this investigation by offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information the charity exclusively receives – either online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111 at any time – that leads to the conviction of those responsible for the murder of Curtis Green. The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 10 February 2026.

Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 0208 721 4961, or you can call 101 stating reference number 2527/10NOV24. We also have an online portal, you can submit information here.