Man jailed over 'senseless and unprovoked' east London shootings

Mushin Mohamed, 26, of Leytonstone Road, Stratford, was sentenced following two attacks in east London in November 2020.

The first was the fatal shooting of Jason Diallo in Balford Road in Ilford. Emergency services were called to the street at 10.14pm on November 1 after the 30-year-old was found injured.

Police say CCTV showed Mr Diallo had been cycling when he was knocked-off by a stolen Ford S-Max at speed. Two men then got out of the car and Mr Diallo was shot in the head.

Mr Diallo, who was described by his wife as "kind" and "truly amazing", died at the scene.

Victim Jason Diallo. Credit: Met Police

Fifteen minutes after the shooting in Ilford, police responded to a second one around five miles away in Garvary Road near Canning Town.

A 27-year-old man was shot in the shoulder as he stood outside a shop after two pulled up and got out of a car. The victim was taken to hospital and survived his injuries.

Urgent enquiries were launched by detectives and the Ford used in both shootings was found on fire in Solent Rise, Plaistow, at around 11.45pm the same evening. The Ford was on false plates and had been stolen from the Ilford area several days before.

DNA examination of clothing recovered from the car was matched to Mohamed. Forensic checks also confirmed the same gun was used in both shootings.

Mohamed was confirmed by police to be one of three men in the car. Two are yet to be identified.

At the Old Bailey on Tuesday June 14, Mohamed was jailed for 35 years after being found guilty of murder and attempted murder at the same court the previous day.

Mushin Mohamed. Credit: Met Police

Tyrelle Joseph 21, Banks Way, Ilford, has been jailed for seven years after being found guilty of assisting an offender.

Joseph was found to have been involved in planning the shootings and in touch with those in the Ford. He also booked a taxi for the men after they set the Ford on fire.

Tyrelle Joesph. Credit: Met Police

Detective Chief Inspector Kelly Allen said: "Our investigation found both victims were innocent men who were selected at random in unprovoked and senseless attacks.

"We have found no link between the victims and the defendants and have been unable to establish any motive for the shootings.

"My thoughts remains with Mr Diallo's family and friends who continue to mourn his loss and I would also like to praise the bravery of the other victim who supported us throughout the investigation."

DCI Allen added: "The investigation remains open and we are still keen to hear from anyone with information that can help bring closure to those involved in this tragic case."

Anyone with information about that could help the investigation is asked to call the Met on 101 quoting Operation Shenley. Information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.