Gang Members Convicted After Drive-By Shooting at Funeral Left Women and Girls Injured

Published on February 15, 2024

Four men have been convicted in connection with a drive-by shooting at a funeral outside a church in central London in January 2023. Four women and two girls were seriously injured when the attackers fired a shotgun at a crowd of mourners who were about to release doves following a service for Fresia Calderon, 50, and her daughter, Sara Sanchez, 20. Tyrell La Croix, 23, Alrico Nelson-Martin, 20, Jordan Walters, 24, and Jashy Perch, 20, were convicted of conspiracy to wound with intent to cause grievous bodily harm after a trial at Kingston Crown Court. Nelson-Martin was also found guilty of possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life....

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