Gunmen who shot four-year-old girl convicted after Met investigation

Two men who shot at a car carrying two children have been convicted following investigations by detectives from the British police’s Specialist Crime Command.

Jordan Shaw, 20, (25.10.03) of Green Lanes, N8, was sentenced to 21 years in prison for two counts of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life, conspiracy to murder and attempted murder.

Joshua Fraser, 19, (21.01.05) of King Edwards Road, E9, was sentenced to 14 years imprisonment for possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life and conspiracy to murder.

On 25 February 2023, both Shaw and Fraser drove to Shrubland Road, E8, in Hackney, where they shot at a car they thought belonged to a rival gang. However, the car belonged to an innocent family. A 13-year-old boy and a four-year-old girl were in the car at the time. Thankfully, no one was injured.

On 11 August 2023, Shaw was subsequently involved in a shooting in Stoke Newington High Street, N16, during which three shots were fired at a victim who sustained a single gunshot wound to the arm.

Detectives conducted extensive investigations into Shaw and Fraser before arresting them at their home addresses on May 31, 2023 and October 4, 2023 respectively.

Across London, specialist crime investigators work closely with local officers to dismantle serious and organised crime groups that cause the most harm to London communities. Last year, 386 illegal firearms were seized across the capital and between April 2023 and March 2024, the number of firearms offences fell from 196 to 145.

Detective Chief Inspector Andrea Ireland of Specialist Crime North said: “Following extensive enquiries, officers have taken two extremely dangerous men off the streets. Our teams have also recovered the firearm used in the Hackney shooting. Forensic examinations on the weapon revealed that it was also used in 11 previous firearm attacks in London.

“This important work has undoubtedly had a significant impact on protecting our local community and securing justice for the victims of Shaw and Fraser’s crimes.”

Sentencing took place at Snaresbrook Crown Court on Tuesday 3 September.

The Metropolitan Police Service is building a new Met for London that aims to engage the community, build trust and tackle the crime that affects Londoners most, such as gun crime.