A man who died after being found with a gunshot wound in a parked car in Woolwich has been named as 32-year-old Terry Dearsley.
Police were called to Frances Street in Woolwich at 8.09pm on Thursday, October 22, following reports of gunfire. Mr Dearsley, who was found with a gunshot wound, died on Wednesday, November 4.
A murder investigation has now been launched.
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “His family continue to be supported by specially trained officers.”
Man already charged
Paul Rosser-Davies, aged 48 and of Brewhouse Road, Greenwich, was previously charged on Sunday, November 1, with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Monday, November 2, and was remanded in custody. He is next due to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, November 30.
The charges were brought while Mr Dearsley was still alive. The police investigation has now become a murder investigation following his death.
What happens next
Mr Dearsley’s family continue to be supported by specially trained officers, who stay with families through the investigation and any court proceedings that follow.
The case is next due before the Old Bailey on November 30, when Mr Rosser-Davies is due to appear. He remains remanded in custody.
