Man Shot Dead at Memorial Service in East Acton
Killing of Levi Davidson took place in front of gathering including children
Levi Davidson was pronounced dead at the scene. Picture: Met Police
October 9, 2026
Police have launched a murder investigation after a 40-year-old man was shot dead in East Acton while dozens of people, including children, were gathered for a memorial service.
Officers were called at 7.47pm on Friday, 2 October, following reports from members of the public of multiple gunshots at the junction of Braybrook Street and Erconwald Street close to Wormwood Scrubs.
Police attended alongside the London Ambulance Service and the victim was treated at the scene. Despite the efforts of medical staff, he was pronounced dead.
He has since been named as 40-year-old Levi Davidson, from West London. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
A post-mortem examination has established that Levi died after having sustained a fatal gunshot wound to the chest.
Since Levi’s death, specialist detectives have pursued several lines of enquiry, including extensive CCTV trawls, witness enquiries and detailed forensic examinations of the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Brian Howie, who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts remain with Levi’s family and friends, after he was killed in such an act of senseless violence. We understand a large number of people had gathered for a memorial service and what should have been a time to come together in remembrance has instead left a family devastated.
“We believe there were more than 50 people in the area at the time and we are making a direct plea for anyone who was there to contact us. We know there are people who witnessed important moments before, during or after the shooting who have not yet come forward.
“If you were near Erconwald Street, Braybrook Street and Wormwood Scrubs playground between 18:00hrs and 20:00hrs, please think carefully about what you saw. Did you see anyone carrying or concealing weapons, people on bicycles acting suspiciously, or vehicles being driven at speed?
“We also want to hear from anyone with photographs, video, dashcam, doorbell or mobile phone footage. However insignificant it may seem, the smallest piece of information could prove crucial in helping us establish what happened and identify those responsible.”
Anyone who may have information which can assist is urged to contact police via 101, quoting CAD 7011/2Oct. You can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.
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