Metropolitan Police detectives have announced a substantial £20,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of those responsible for the fatal shooting of a young father in north London, in a case they believe was a tragic mistaken identity.
A Night of Tragedy in Tottenham
The incident occurred on Thursday, 20 March 2025, at approximately 8.45pm on Waverley Road, Tottenham. Mahad Abdi Mohammed, aged 27, was breaking his fast outside a friend's home when a stolen Mitsubishi Outlander approached. Suspects inside the vehicle opened fire, striking Mahad and his 26-year-old friend multiple times.
Mahad sustained a catastrophic gunshot wound to the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. His friend was rushed to hospital for treatment to a gunshot wound to his leg. The Mitsubishi, used to ferry the killers to and from the scene, was found completely burnt-out the following morning in nearby Runcorn Close.
Hunt for Two Suspects in Pre-Planned Attack
Investigators have released images of two individuals they urgently wish to speak to in connection with the murder. The Met believes the assailants also used a stolen blue Jaguar to travel to the location where they switched to the Mitsubishi used in the attack.
Detective Chief Inspector Rebecca Woodsford, leading the investigation, stated: "There is someone out there who knows what happened that night and we are urging those individuals to find it in their heart to come forward. No matter how small you think the information is, please speak to us. It could be exactly what we need to locate those responsible."
The evidence gathered so far strongly suggests that Mahad was not the intended target of what was a pre-planned and targeted attack. Police are working on the theory that the gunmen set out to hurt someone else.
A Family's Desperate Plea for Justice
Eight months to the day after his death, the Met, in conjunction with the independent charity Crimestoppers, has posted the £20,000 reward. It will expire on 20 March 2026.
Mahad's youngest sister made an emotional appeal, saying: "To stay silent is to be complicit. To stay silent is to let a grieving mother suffer in confusion. To stay silent is to let a little boy grow up not knowing what happened to his father."
She added: "If you know something and you haven't come forward, please think about that. Think about a family that cannot begin to heal because the truth is still hiding in the shadows. My brother deserves better. He deserves justice."
To date, four men were arrested on suspicion of murder in March and April 2025. They were questioned and released on bail pending further enquiries. The investigation remains active and urgent.
