Police investigating violent black-on-black crime are appealing for witnesses nearly a decade on in a bid to solve the late-night murder of a teen shot dead when a car he was traveling in was riddled with bullets.
Operation Trident officers hope the prospect of a £10,000 reward will help nail the killers of 18 year-old Tyrone Rowe (pictured) – shot in Caradon Way, Tottenham, North London on October 7, 2001.
He was a passenger in a red Ford Fiesta with three friends seeking a party in the Alexandra Palace area when they were surrounded by a gang of seven black men – two armed with handguns - who riddled the vehicle with eleven bullets.
Tyrone was hit in the head and hand and died four days later at the Royal Free Hospital.
A post mortem examination gave cause of death as a gunshot wound to the head.
One of Tyrone's friends, the driver of the Fiesta, also received a gunshot to the chest, and survived.
Shortly after the shooting three black men were seen escaping in a lime green people carrier, possibly a Chrysler Voyager, towards the Turnpike Lane area.
The vehicle has never been traced.
"Despite the passage of time, I am confident there are still people in the community who know who is responsible for Tyrone's murder and am appealing directly to those individuals to break their silence and come forward,” said Detective Inspector Steve Horsley.
“Tyrone was not involved in criminality, he was a young man who enjoyed life.
“On the face of it this seems a pointless killing, it may be a case of mistaken identity, maybe something happened just prior to the shooting and the suspects took immediate revenge.
“Perhaps something happened earlier as the boys searched for a party.
“This was a callous crime and we need to bring justice for Tyrone's family, who has spent all these years living with the knowledge that those responsible for his murder are yet to be apprehended.”
Patricia McLarty, Tyrone’s mother said: “After all this time we are still waiting for justice for Tyrone.
“My family has been left bereaved and angry, and we are unable to move on with our lives.
“I miss Tyrone, my family has been ruined, we just want someone to come forward and tell us what happened. I'm begging you, come forward, phone Crimestoppers. It will help us, please.”
Anyone with information is asked to call the incident room on 020 8733 4704.
To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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