Teen Charged with Murder of Woman Shot Outside Church in Brent
A teenager faces murder charges after a woman was shot outside a church in Brent, London, raising community concerns.
Michelle Sadio, Brent, London, Murder, Shooting
Brent: A tragic incident unfolded when a woman was shot outside a church in Harlesden. Michelle Sadio, 44, lost her life that night.
It happened around 9:30 PM on December 14, right outside the River of Life Elim Pentecostal Church. Such a shocking event for the community.
Now, an 18-year-old named Tahjin Sommersal has been charged with her murder. He’s also facing charges for attempted murder and firearm possession.
After his arrest on January 8, he was taken to court and is currently in custody. He’s set to appear again at the Old Bailey soon.
Interestingly, the police mentioned there were “exceptional reasons” for not releasing details about the charges earlier.
In a related development, five more men were arrested in connection with the case. They range in age from 18 to 33 and are still being held.
The police have been in touch with Michelle’s family, keeping them updated and providing support during this tough time.