Third arrest made in investigation into the fatal shooting of a teenager in Enfield

A third person has been arrested following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Keanu Harker in Enfield.

In the early hours of Thursday, 24 July, firearms officers along with detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, executed warrants at two addresses in Enfield.

A 17-year-old boy [C] was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder.

He was taken to a police station and was subsequently bailed pending further enquiries.

Two other people have previously been arrested and charged in connection with Keanu’s murder.

They are:

[A] A 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Sunday, 29 June and charged on Monday, 30 June.

[B] Eliezer Mbike, 25 (08.07.00), of Oulton Road, Tottenham, who was arrested and charged on Monday, 30 June with perverting the course of justice.

A trial has been scheduled to take place at The Old Bailey starting on 18 May 2026.

Police were called at 20:45hrs on Thursday, 26 June, to reports of gunshots in Great Cambridge Road, Enfield.

Officers and the London Ambulance Service attended and found Keanu suffering gunshot injuries. He was treated at the scene before being taken to a nearby hospital.

Sadly, despite the best efforts of medical staff, he later died from his injuries.

His family continue to be supported by specialist officers.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 or message @MetCC on X quoting CAD 8393/26JUN. To remain anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.