The Metropolitan Police is offering a £20,000 reward for information that leads to the identification, arrest and prosecution of the killers who shot and killed Mahad Abdi Mohammed. The fatal shooting in Tottenham is believed to have been a case of mistaken identity, according to the force. The reward comes eight months after his tragic death, with police appealing for information releasing images of two people they wish to speak to in connection to the incident.

The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 20 March 2026. Mahad, a 27-year-old son, brother and dad, died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head in Waverley Road on Thursday 20 March. His friend, another man, aged 26, received treatment in hospital for a non-life-changing gunshot wound to the leg. The investigation so far has led officers to believe whoever killed Mahad set out to hurt someone else in a pre-planned, targeted attack.

On the night of the murder, Mahad had spent the early evening with his friend at their home. They were breaking their fast outside when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached and the suspects alighted and opened fire, striking Mahad and his friend multiple times.

Detectives have provided a clip of another vehicle, a stolen blue Jaguar, which they believe transported the suspects to and from the Mitsubishi used in the shooting.

This car was used to drive the suspects to and from the scene and was found burnt-out in Runcorn Close, N17, the following morning.

Appealing to the general public for information, Mahad’s youngest sister said: “To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father.

“If you know something and you haven’t come forward, please think about that. Think about a family that cannot begin to heal because the truth is still hiding in the shadows. My brother deserves better. He deserves justice.”

Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the Met’s investigation, said: “Tottenham’s tightknit community has experienced the heartbreaking impact of gun crime. The loss of Mahad weighs heavy every day, but it will be particularly difficult for his loved-ones to carry throughout their first festive season without him.

“A time where loved-ones traditionally come together will be marked by an empty seat at the table.

“There is someone out there who knows what happened that night and we are urging those individuals to find it in their heart to come forward. No matter how small you think the information is, please speak to us. It could be exactly what we need to locate those responsible.

“Myself and my team understand how daunting the information sharing process can be, but there are lots of ways to give evidence to the police. We can protect witnesses or request their evidence is anonymous and ensure you will receive special support every step of the way.”

Anyone who can help is asked to call police on 101, quoting 7426/20MAR or visit the Major Incident Police Portal.

Alexa Loukas, Regional Manager for London of Crimestoppers, added: “Crimestoppers is appealing to anyone with information about this tragic incident to come forward anonymously. Mahad’s loved ones deserve answers and justice for the murder of Mahad.

“Our charity’s reward offer of £20,000, we hope, may encourage someone who has key details about his murder to come forward and speak up, with the assurance they will remain completely anonymous.”

The investigation continues.