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Arrests over boy's bedroom murder | Arrests over boy's bedroom murder |
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Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was shot dead in his bedroom. | Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 15-year-old boy who was shot dead in his bedroom. |
Michael Dosunmu, 15, was murdered at his home in Peckham, south-east London on 6 February. | Michael Dosunmu, 15, was murdered at his home in Peckham, south-east London on 6 February. |
A spokesman for the Metropolitan Police said two men were arrested on Tuesday and were being questioned at south London police stations. | |
A total of eight people have now been arrested in connection with the murder. | A total of eight people have now been arrested in connection with the murder. |
Four have been released on police bail and two others were released without charge. | Four have been released on police bail and two others were released without charge. |
Sister's first aid | Sister's first aid |
Michael Dosunmu suffered a number of gunshot wounds after two men forced their way into his home in Diamond Street, days after his 15th birthday. | |
His older sister Shakira, who was also at home, gave her brother first aid and he was able to say a few words to her, but he died in hospital less than an hour later. | |
Officers have said they have established a link between Michael's murder and a fatal stabbing that took place near his home on Saturday. | Officers have said they have established a link between Michael's murder and a fatal stabbing that took place near his home on Saturday. |
Detectives from Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in London's African-Caribbean communities, believe the shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity. | Detectives from Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in London's African-Caribbean communities, believe the shooting may have been a case of mistaken identity. |
A £20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for Michael's death. |
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