Police have named the victim of a shooting in Brent as 20-year-old Mohanna Abdhou.

Known as "Montana", the Metropolitan Police said she was stood talking with friends when she was gunned down on Friday (May 26).

Officers were called to Malvern Road at 8.54pm to reports a woman had been shot.

When they arrived along with London Ambulance Service they found Mohanna suffering from gunshot injuries.

She was pronounced dead at the scene at 9.34pm.

Police were called to the Malvern Road area of Brent where they found a woman with gunshot injuries
Police were called to the Malvern Road area of Brent where they found a woman with gunshot injuries

Enquiries have established Mohanna and her friends were approached by two males on bicycles.

Met Police said a firearm was discharged towards the group and Mohanna was shot.

The suspects fled along Malvern Road, heading in the direction of Shirland Road.

Her next of kin have been informed.

A post-mortem examination took place at Northwick park Hospital on Saturday May 27 and gave the cause of death as a single gunshot wound.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, led by Detective Chief Inspector Andy Partridge are investigating.

The incident happened near Dickens House in Malvern Road

He said: "Montana was enjoying an evening out with a number of female friends and while they were all standing near Dickens House two males on bicycles approached them.

"We believe a number of shots were aimed at the group; sadly Montana was shot and died from her injuries at the scene.

"It was still daylight when this attack took place and the location is very near a children's playground.

"This was a cowardly attack on a young woman who was out enjoying the warm weather in the company of her friends.

"The local community are clearly shocked by what has happened and a number of witnesses have come forward to assist the investigation.

"I believe the public can help further and would appeal for anyone who knows anything about this attack and those responsible for it to come forward and tell me and my officers what happened.

"The two suspects have both been described as medium build, dressed all in dark clothing and having their faces covered to hide their identities; this fact alone would have made them stand out on such a warm evening.

"If you remember anything, no matter how small please do not hesitate in contacting us immediately."

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact the incident room on 020 8358 0300 or via Twitter @MetCC

To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org .

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