Tributes have been paid to a ‘funny and honest’ brother and son after he was shot dead in a car near London Euston Station – before the suspect fled on a bike.
Nahom Medhanie, 26, was pronounced dead at the scene on Chalton Street in Camden.
Emergency services were called after reports of gunshots at around 11pm on Saturday.
CCTV footage showed he was shot several times while sitting in a white Nissan Juke by the suspect, who arrived and left on a bike.
Mr Medhanie’s grieving family is being supported by specialist officers.
In a tribute, they said: ‘Nahom was more than a son and a brother to us and since his passing it has been the hardest days of our lives.
‘He was funny, honest and would just light up the room with his presence and that’s what we loved most about him.’
Homicide detectives from the Met Police’s specialist crime command are investigating. No arrests have been made.
Detective Chief Inspector Joanna Yorke, previously said: ‘We are aware of the concern that this will cause for the local community, and want to reassure them that we are working hard to identify the attacker and bring them to justice.
‘If anyone has any information that could help us, it is extremely important that they contact the police – either through 101, online or via independent charity Crimestoppers to remain anonymous.
‘Our thoughts are with the young man’s family at this incredibly difficult time.’
Anyone with information is asked to contact the police on 101, quoting CAD 8032/28MAR or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
