Police are offering a £20,000 reward in a bid to solve the execution of a popular North London DJ – ambushed a year ago.
Father-of-six Wayne Powell, 38, (pictured) – aka DJ Connoisseur – was murdered by a mystery gunman in Higham Station Avenue, Chingford at 11:10pm on July 5, last year.
Detective Inspector Dave Rock said: “A year has passed and Wayne's family deserve to know who is responsible for his death.
“Wayne was a good man, he was not involved in criminality or gangs. He worked hard for a living and was universally popular.
“If you have any information or suspicions about who killed him, please come forward.”
Wayne, who was also a keen bodybuilder and worked as a customer assistant for the London Underground at Seven Sisters, was in his car close to the gym he used when a lone gunman approached the vehicle.
Wayne, of Stonebridge Road, Tottenham got out of the black BMW to talk to him and the suspect fired four shots before calmly making off along a footpath in the direction of Coningsby Gardens.
He was taken by ambulance to the Royal London Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Operation Trident – which investigates violent black-on-black crime in the capital – are leading the investigation.
Anne Boriel, Wayne’s partner and mother of their eight-month old son – also named Wayne - said: “My partner Wayne was a good hard-working man who loved his family.
“When he was killed I was pregnant with his child.
Baby Wayne will never get the chance to meet his daddy.
“Wayne's six children will never see him again. Neither will his parents or brothers and sisters who are equally affected by this senseless killing.
“In addition to his family, Wayne loved bodybuilding and DJing. As DJ Connoisseur, he was well-loved on the music scene but in particular on Energy FM.
“On the day after his murder we were touched by the sheer volume of listeners expressing their grief and sympathy.
“The police have told us that during the course of their investigation they have not heard a single negative word said about Wayne. He was universally popular.
“We can think of no reason why anybody would want to kill him. He was a big strong guy but never used his physical presence to bully or gain advantage, he would shy away from confrontation and help anyone whenever he could do so.
“This was not a gangland murder. Wayne had no links to any gang, drugs, guns or crime.
“Someone knew exactly where Wayne would be on the night of Monday July 5. That person had ready access to a gun and was prepared to use it - coolly and callously.
“We cannot believe that person has not bragged or expressed his guilt to another about what he did.
“It should not need money to encourage people to come forward but the police are offering a reward of up to £20,000.
“I am imploring anyone who can help identify the killer to contact the police so we can ensure no other family has to go through what we have experienced and that justice and closure can be achieved for Wayne.”
The Powell family said: “We, the family of Wayne Alexander Powell, are again appealing to the community for help in solving his murder and are asking that any information - no matter how small or trivial – be passed onto the officers dealing with this case.
“The person or persons responsible for this crime, and those who have information, live in this community and we are asking you from our hearts to please help us find his murderer.
“We are appealing for your help in bringing to justice those responsible for this crime and his senseless death which has saddened his family, his friends and the community.
“It has also robbed his children of having their father's guidance in their young lives. If there is anyone out there who knows something, anything, we are appealing to your conscience and hearts to please help us and the police to find his murderer.”
The gunman is described as possibly black, about 5ft 10ins and wearing a tracksuit. The weapon used is believed to be a handgun.
The motive for the murder remains unclear.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8733 4704. If you wish to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
On 12 July 2010, a man aged 29 was arrested in connection with the inquiry and was taken to a north London police station. He has since been released with no further action.
On 1 November 2010, a man aged 37 was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released with no further action.
On 17 November 2010, a man aged 34 was arrested on suspicion of murder. He has since been released with no further action.
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