Gang member jailed after murdering rival in 'Western style' shooting in London car park

 
Gunned down: Natneal Tesfay was found guilty of murdering Mohammed Hussein (Picture: Metropolitan Police)
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A gang member has been jailed for life after gunning down one of his rivals in a 'Western style' shooting in a north London car park.

Natneal Tesfay, 21, must serve a minimum of 27 years in prison after shooting dead 19-year-old Mohammed Hussein in Edmonton on the evening of April 1 last year.

During a trial at Kingston Crown Court, jurors heard the teenager was a member of an Enfield gang that was involved in a violent feud with a rival Edmonton group to which Tesfay belonged.

Court prosecutors described the stand off on the evening of the shooting, which happened close to Walbrook House, as "like something out of the old Western movies".

Tesfay was seen on CCTV to calmly put down his bag, take out a shotgun and fire at Mr Hussein, who was unarmed. He then chased after him and shot again.

The teenager collapsed in an alleyway between Bounces Road and the nearby car park after being shot in the chest.

A nurse who was passing by tried to help him but he died at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector John Sandlin, who led the investigation, said: "This case is a terrifying example of how gangs ruin lives.

"Rivalry between two groups led to the death of Mohammed, gunned down in the street.

"Tesfay was prepared for violence that night and when he went to collect a shotgun there could be no doubt he was ready to use it as he saw fit."

Police are still trying to trace the occupants of a BMW seen in the area on the night of the shooting.

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Simeon Birde, 20, of Edmonton, Christopher Aluma, 19, of Foxglove Close, and a 16-year-old boy from Edmonton were acquitted of murder during the first trial in October 2013.

Anyone with information should contact police on 020 8345 3865 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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