Music student and young father Dawood, 25, was killed after being shot in Sunnyside Road, Archway, North London, on 20 August 2016.

Police spoke to numerous people at the scene, but no one has named the gunman and Dawood’s family are still waiting for justice to be served.

Dawood had gone to Big House 101 music studio at night to read and spend time with friends but got into an altercation, which ended with him being shot. He later died in hospital.

Four men were arrested and subsequently released without charge.

Detectives are hoping allegiances have changed since August 2016, and someone will do the right thing and be “brave” enough to come forward with information.

Det Ch Insp Dave Whellams, lead detective in the investigation said, “A significant reward is being offered for information that leads to the conviction of those responsible for Dawood’s murder.”

“It has now been nearly 18 months since he was fatally wounded and his family are still waiting for answers.”

“Over this period, people’s allegiances may have changed and those who were initially not comfortable speaking to the police may now feel in a position to do so.”

“I would urge anyone with information who could help us catch Dawood’s killers to contact police immediately.”

Det Ch Insp Whellams added, “We know there were people in the area at the time, both inside and outside the venue, and we have spoken with many of them.”

“I am sure some of these people have more to tell us – they need to be brave and speak to us in confidence about what occurred that evening.”

“A reward of £20,000 has been authorised that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for this murder.”

An inquest into Dawood’s death is scheduled to take place at St Pancras Coroner’s Court on February 14 and 15.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has more information that may assist the police can call the incident room on 020 8345 3775. To give information anonymously, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

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