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Detectives investigating the shooting of a black equal rights activist have charged a Kent man with conspiracy to murder.
Well-known Black Lives Matter (BLM) campaigner Sasha Johnson, was shot in Peckham during the early hours of Sunday, May 23, and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
Today officers revealed 25-year-old Prince Dixon, who was arrested during the early hours of yesterday morning in Gravesend, has been charged.
Troy Reid, 19, of Southwark has also been charged with conspiracy to murder, bringing the total number charged to four.
Both men have been remanded in custody to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court tomorrow.
On May 26, five males were arrested in connection with the incident. Four were released on bail until a date in late June.
The fifth, 18-year-old Cameron Deriggs, of Lewisham, was charged with conspiracy to murder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday, May 29 and was remanded in custody. He will next appear at the Old Bailey on June 25.
Devonte Brown, 18, of Southwark, was charged on the evening of Friday, June 11 with conspiracy to murder. He appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court on Saturday, June 12 and was remanded in custody to appear at the Old Bailey on July 7.
Ms Johnson, 27, was shot on Consort Road in south-east London after a group of men opened fire at a party.
She works in activism and community support and got a first in social care at Oxford University.
At the time, The Metropolitan Police said a group of four black men in dark clothing had entered the garden where the party was being held and “discharged a firearm”.
The Met said that Ms Johnson was among around 30 guests at a party in the back garden of a house in Consort Road.
Four other men who were arrested in relation to the shooting have been bailed until later this month.
Two others have already been charged in connection with the investigation.
Well-wishers have also placed banners up on railings near King's College Hospital in London where Ms Johnson is being treated.
Detective Chief Inspector Richard Leonard, who is leading the investigation, said: “The investigation has made significant progress over the last three weeks as evidenced by these latest charges. I’d like to thank the Crown Prosecution Service for their fantastic support in helping us to get to this stage.
“The investigation team have worked tirelessly but we are still struggling with a distinct lack of witnesses.
“I know that there were at least 30 people there on the night Sasha was shot. Someone must have seen or know something that could help us get justice for Sasha and her family.
“Sasha dedicated her life to a cause she cared passionately about and it is disappointing that people do not feel motivated to help.
“Please come forward. If you know something but are concerned about contacting the police, there are ways that the information can be passed to us confidentially.”
Information can be provided to police by calling 101 and providing the reference 1172/23MAY or to Crimestoppers, anonymously, by calling 0800 555 111.
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