Man convicted of attempted murder and firearms offences after Kensington shootings

A man who disguised himself as a delivery rider has been convicted after he shot three people in Ladbroke Grove – one of whom was an eight-year-old girl.

The conviction comes as part of the Met’s commitment to tackling serious violence and the force’s relentless pursuit of those whose actions endanger the lives of Londoners.

Jazz Reid, 33 (01.06.92) of Iffley Close, Uxbridge, was found guilty at The Old Bailey today, Thursday, 6 November. He was convicted of attempted murder, two counts of wounding with intent, three counts of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and three counts of possession of ammunition with intent to endanger life.

Met detectives worked tirelessly to bring Reid to justice, piecing together vital clues to leave no doubt in the jury’s mind of his guilt.

The shootings

On 9 October 2024, Reid drove a hire car from his home in Uxbridge to an address in Ladbroke Grove, where he was storing a converted e-bike and a green Deliveroo rucksack.

He used the bike to travel to the home of his first victim, before shooting him in the thigh at the communal front door of the property in Notting Hill. The victim – a 27-year-old man – was seriously injured.

Just over a month later on 11 November 2024, Reid used the same method to disguise himself and travelled to an address associated with a 34-year-old man on Kenley Walk, firing a total of four shots which were heard by neighbours and reported to police.

Thirteen days later (24 November 2024), Reid went after the same man again after locating him in a car on Southern Row.

Once again, disguised as a delivery rider on the same modified bicycle, Reid fired several shots at the car, five of which hit his intended target. Two shots also struck an eight-year-old girl who was in the front passenger seat.

Both victims survived the attack. However, the 34-year-old man suffered life-threatening and severely life-changing injuries

The investigation

An extensive investigation was launched by specialist detectives in the Met, who reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV footage, as well as mobile phone and car number plate recognition data. They were able to track Reid’s movements before, during and after each incident to build a conclusive case against him.

On 26 November 2024, officers conducted a search of his home address and located a loaded pistol hidden under a concrete paving slab at the rear of the property.

Forensic examination found Reid’s DNA on the weapon and confirmed it to be the one used in the third attack. His DNA was also recovered on the fired bullet casings from Kenley Walk after the 11 November shots had been fired.

Detective Inspector Richard Scott, who led the investigation, said:

“This was a truly shocking series of crimes, carefully planned and executed by a man intent on murder, and in the process, could have killed his victim and seriously injured an innocent child, who must now live with the trauma caused by Reid’s wicked actions.

“Not only did he go to extreme lengths to commit these crimes, but he also took steps to cover his tracks, disposing of mobile phone SIM cards after each shooting and changing vehicles to evade detection.

“I’m pleased we have been able to secure justice and hope today’s verdict will bring a measure of comfort to the victims and their families.”

Superintendent Owen Renowden, who leads policing in Kensington and Chelsea, added: “I’d like to thank the local community in Ladbroke Grove who helped us with our investigation and continue to stand alongside us in our fight against gun crime.

“The Metropolitan Police are relentless in going after those who bring guns to our streets, pull the trigger, or assist those who do so, and the message is clear – there is no hiding place for those who choose violence, and we will do everything in our power to bring to justice those who commit these crimes.”

Reid will be sentenced at The Old Bailey on Monday, 5 January.