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First picture of ‘kind and loving’ teenager shot dead in Wembley

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Tyrece Balcha, 18, was fatally shot dead in Wembley (Picture: Met Police)

This is the first picture of a teenager fatally shot in Wembley as family described him as ‘amazing’ and ‘funny’.

Tyrece Balcha, 18, from Hillingdon, died on Thursday after being shot on Atlantic Crescent, Wembley, over the weekend.

The teenager’s family said Tyrece was on the donor list, which will allow his ‘spirit to live on’.

In a statement, his family said: ‘We are devastated that our amazing son, brother, and grandchild who was kind, loving, funny, and hardworking has been senselessly taken from us.

‘We are grieving for his life that has been cut short but through his selfless gift as a donor, his spirit will live on. He will be deeply missed.’

?? Licensed to London News Pictures. 21/09/2025. LONDON, UK. Forensics officers at work at a crime scene near Wembley Stadium following a reported shooting in Atlantic Crescent after police and ambulance service were called at 5.30am. A discarded green first aid kit, a pile of clothes and a pair of shoes are seen next to an evidence marker. A patient has been taken to a major trauma centre and nearby roads, including South Way, are closed as enquiries continue. Photo credit: Stephen Chung/LNP
Forensics officers at work at a crime scene near Wembley Stadium following a reported shooting in Atlantic Crescent over the weekend (Picture: Stephen Chung/LNP)

Tyrece’s family is being supported by Metropolitan Police officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Phil Clarke, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the loved ones of Tyrece at this very difficult time.

‘They continue to be supported by specialist officers, and we ask you to respect their privacy.

‘My team continue to work at pace to establish the full circumstances that led to this man’s tragic death.’

Adem Altindal, 32, from Wood Green, Haringey has been charged with murder and is set to appear at Haringey Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

Another man connected to the murder named Rafael Reveane Rodriguez, 39, from Middleton Road, Morden appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Thursday.

Meanwhile, Dennis Gambrah, 32 of Dressington Avenue, Lewisham appeared at Bromley Magistrates’ Court on the same day.

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They were both remanded in custody and are due to appear at the Old Bailey on October 23.

Seven more people have been arrested in connection with the investigation.

?? Licensed to London News Pictures. 21/09/2025. LONDON, UK. Forensics officers at work at a crime scene near Wembley Stadium following a reported shooting in Atlantic Crescent after police and ambulance service were called at 5.30am. A patient has been taken to a major trauma centre and nearby roads, including South Way, are closed as enquiries continue. Photo credit: Stephen Chung/LNP
Police are supporting the teenager’s family following the shooting (Credits: Stephen Chung/LNP)

Detective Chief Superintendent Luke Williams, who leads policing in Wembley, said: ‘We recognise the concern and alarm this incident has caused within the community – particularly as it happened at a busy event.

‘We’d like to reassure the public that their safety is of the utmost importance. We have increased patrols in the area, and you will see a continued police presence over the next few days.

‘If you have any information about this incident, however small it may seem, please get in touch and let us know.’

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