Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa sadly died at the scene in Willington Road, despite the best efforts of medical professionals, leaving a family grieving and a community shocked at the violent incident. A man has since been arrested by Met officers as part of their investigation.
Cllr Jonathan Bartley, Lambeth Council’s Cabinet Member for Safer, Thriving Neighbourhoods, said: “We are devastated that another young man has lost his life in Clapham. Auguste-Marie was just 25 years old.
“Behind the police investigation and the headlines is a young man whose life has been taken, a family grieving an unimaginable loss, and friends and neighbours trying to come to terms with what has happened.
“Our thoughts are first and foremost with Auguste-Marie’s family and everyone who loved him. We will do everything we can to support the police investigation and to support and reassure the community in the days ahead.
“This is the second young man to have been killed in Clapham in a matter of weeks. We cannot allow violence of this kind to become something we simply accept or become accustomed to.
“Recent events demand a renewed focus on safety in Clapham. That means working with the police, but it also means listening to residents, businesses, young people and community organisations about what is happening in the area and what needs to change.
“I am committed to bringing people together to do that and to turning those conversations into action.”
Council officers have been working in the area following Monday night’s shooting, supporting the police response and local community. Lambeth will also host a previously planned anti-violence knife surrender initiative in Clapham on Tuesday, delivered with the Met Police and Faz Amnesty as part of wider violence-reduction work in the area.
The council is also bringing together residents, police, council services and community partners to discuss concerns about safety in Clapham and the practical action that can be taken in response. Recent violent incidents have underlined the importance of that work.
The Met has asked that anyone who witnessed the incident on Monday, or has information that could help officers, phone 101 quoting reference 8379/10AUG. Information can also be provided anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The fatal shooting this week follows the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man on July 25 in Tremadoc Road, Clapham which resulted in the charging of two men with criminal offences two days later.
For residents who feel that they would benefit from support at this time the council is advising local people to access the following services:
- Kooth is Lambeth’s free, safe, online anonymous place for young people to access online support and counselling via www.kooth.com
- Lambeth Talking Therapies Service is available to anyone who is over the age of 18 and registered with a Lambeth GP. Access the service on a self-referral basis at lambethtalkingtherapies.nhs.uk
- Victim Support is an independent charity dedicated to supporting people who have experienced or witness crime. You can access support 24/7 via the free online live chat service via www.victimsupport.org.uk/support-near-you or free support telephone line 0808 168 9291
- The Gaia Centre provide support to Lambeth based survivors of all gender-based violence – including sexual violence and domestic abuse. You can contact the Gaia Centre on 0207 7733 8724 between 9am-5pm. Outside of office hours you can contact them on 07725 245 779
