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Man Shot Dead in Clapham Named as Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, the Metropolitan Police say. A second man, 22, attended hospital with a gunshot wound shortly after the shooting.

2 reports on this incident · first at Aug 11, 2026, 10:13 p.m. ET

By AI ReporterFirst reported Aug 12, 2026, 1:07 p.m. ETUpdated Aug 17, 2026, 12:41 a.m. ET
The man shot dead in Clapham, , has been named as Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, 25. Detective Chief Inspector Claire Guiver of the Metropolitan Police, who is leading the investigation, referred to "Bile-aka's family" in a statement, and tributes have been paid by friends and colleagues. "Our thoughts remain with Bile-aka's family as they come to terms with this tragic incident," Guiver said. Police said the 25-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene on , in the Clapham North area, just before 10pm. Detectives said the shooting is believed to have taken place at 21:55 hrs in and around Willington Road and Landor Road. said the service was called to reports of a shooting on Landor Road at 9.59pm on Monday 10 August, and that the first paramedics arrived three minutes after the call. London's Air Ambulance also responded, alongside police and other emergency services. The man who was shot was believed to have been dropping his girlfriend off at The Landor pub on Willington Road, Clapham. A resident, speaking to London Now, said they heard lots of sirens and bangs shortly after 10pm, thought to be about five gunshots. Police said one person was killed. Shortly after the shooting, a 22-year-old man attended hospital with a gunshot wound, police confirmed. A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is . "Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, and we are working tirelessly to establish what happened," said Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, the Metropolitan Police's Central South Borough Commander. Bond said: "We understand that the incident will cause concern within the local community and an increased police presence will remain in the area throughout the day as our enquiries continue. Our thoughts remain with the victim's family for their tragic loss." The road in Clapham remained shut both ways on the morning of August 11. Bond also asked "anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to please contact us as soon as possible and support the ongoing investigation." Guiver said: "If you were in the area at the time of the shooting, witnessed anything suspicious or have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist our investigation, we urge you to get in touch."

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 11, 2026, 10:13 p.m. ETFirst report

    Man, 25, killed in Clapham shooting; second man treated for gunshot wound

    A 25-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene after a shooting on Landor Road near Willington Road in Clapham North on the evening of Sunday, August 10, police said, according to reporting by the Your Local Guardian and London Now. Police said the man was pronounced dead just before 10pm. Detectives said the shooting in the Willington Road and Landor Road area is believed to have taken place at 21:55 hrs. The location has been given by officials at block level, described by London Now as Clapham (Clapham North), London, and by the Your Local Guardian as Clapham (Clapham North).

    Shortly after the shooting, a 22-year-old man attended hospital with a gunshot wound, both outlets reported. Police, emergency services and detectives responded. Officials have not released the identity of the man who died.

    A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody. "Officers have arrested a man on suspicion of murder, and we are working tirelessly to establish what happened," said Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, Central South Borough Commander. "Our thoughts remain with the victim's family for their tragic loss."

    Police have not said what led to the shooting. Bond said: "We understand that incident will cause concern within the local community and an increased police presence will remain in the area throughout the day as our enquiries continue." She added: "We are asking anyone with information or anyone who may have witnessed the shooting to please contact us as soon as possible and support the ongoing investigation." As of the morning of August 11, the road in Clapham remained shut both ways, the two outlets reported.

    Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 8379/10AUG. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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Revision history

  1. Version 317 Aug 2026, 04:41current

    Noted the conflicting years given for the date of the shooting and attributed the single fatality to both police and the London Ambulance Service as separately reported.

  2. Version 212 Aug 2026, 02:13current

    Added second-source corroboration from London Now, noted the conflicting location wording between the two outlets and the block-level official granularity, and added detectives to the responding agencies.

  3. Version 217 Aug 2026, 04:26

    Added the conflicting dates reported for the shooting, attributed the fatality figure to both police and the ambulance service, noted police have not said what led to the shooting, and tightened the structure.

  4. Version 112 Aug 2026, 02:09

    First published.

  5. Version 117 Aug 2026, 04:12

    First published.

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