Detectives investigating a murder of Tyrese Miller in Mitcham have made three arrests.
The three men – [A] aged 18, [B] aged 20 and [C] aged 19 – were arrested on suspicion of murder on Wednesday, 26 April and remain in custody.
Enquiries into the murder remain ongoing.
Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley who leads the investigation said:
“These arrests demonstrate the progress our investigation is making as we work towards finding those who attacked and killed Tyrese and ensuring they face justice. However, I would continue to appeal to anyone who has information that could help this investigation to get in contact.
“I am still keen to hear from anyone who was in the Croydon Road area of Mitcham in the early hours of Tuesday, 4 April to contact us, especially anyone who may have relevant dashcam footage. You may hold something that could assist our work.”
Police were called at approximately 02:25hrs on Tuesday, 4 April to reports of a man found injured in Croydon Road, near the junction with Beddington Lane in Mitcham.
Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the best efforts of the emergency services, Tyrese, aged 22, died there a short time later. His next of kin have been informed.
A post-mortem examination conducted on Wednesday, 5 April found the cause of death to have been a gunshot wound to the chest.
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 with reference CAD616/4Apr or to contact independent charity Crimestoppers completely anonymously. You can also upload information via: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/01MPS23V02-PO1.
