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Murder detectives have named a 30-year-old man killed in a shooting and revealed he was about to become a father.
Curtis Green died at the scene in Wells Park Road, Sydenham, south-east London on Sunday morning. A 30-year-old woman and another person were both injured in the shooting.
Relatives paid tribute to the “happy, excited and beautiful” father-to-be as police renewed appeals for information about the shooting near Wells Park Road shortly after 10am.
Officers were focussing their enquiries on a party in nearby Hensford Gardens, which Mr Green is believed to have attended before the triple shooting.
The victim, who had owned a clothing brand, was found seriously injured and, despite the efforts of paramedics, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The woman suffered gunshot injuries to her legs, but her condition is not thought to be life-threatening.
Another man later attended hospital with suspected gunshot injuries, but they were not life-threatening or life-changing, police said.
In a tribute released via the Met Police, Mr Green’s family said: “He was an entrepreneur and the owner of a clothing brand and local fitness company. He was also a father-to-be, with a child due in five months."
Met Detective Chief Inspector Samantha Townsend, who is leading the investigation, said it was vitally important for witnesses to come forward if they have any information about the fatal shooting.
“Three people were shot, and sadly one has lost their life. We have been working tirelessly in order to establish the circumstances and these enquiries remain ongoing,” she said.
“In particular, I would like to hear from anyone who attended a party on Hensford Gardens, SE26. We believe Curtis had been at this party and I want to hear from anyone who was there.
"If you were at the party, if you saw what happened or if you have any information about the incident, then please do not hesitate to contact us."
Locals had earlier told of hearing noise coming from flats in Hensford Gardens where the party took place before the shooting.
Sabrina Charles, 42, who lives in a flat in nearby Mill Gardens said: “I didn’t hear the music until after 11pm, and it went on until around 5am.
“I didn’t wake up properly until about 7am. I took my dog, fed her, walked her after that, and the party was still going on.”
Ms Charles said she saw people arriving in cars and going in and out of several of the flats.
She added: “[It was] very busy. It didn’t bother me because I thought it was a birthday party or christening, so I didn’t take any notice until my friend told me there was a shooting.”
Another resident said: “I came out at 10am and there was a lot of screaming and shouting.
“I caught the bus so I must’ve just missed it.”
There have been no arrests.
Any witnesses or anyone with footage or information is asked to call police on 101 or message via X @MetCC with reference number 2527/10Nov.
To remain anonymous, please contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
