Three murder arrests after 20-year-old man shot in Ealing dies in hospital

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 20-year-old man who was shot in west London.

Sebastiaan James-Kraan was found in Templeman Road, Ealing, with a life-threatening gunshot wound at around 2.10am on June 9.

Police and paramedics attended the scene and he was taken to hospital, where he died three days later on Wednesday 12 June.

Three people have now been arrested on suspicion of murdering Mr James-Kraan, who was remembered by his family as “a gentle giant with a heart of pure gold”.

Two men in their 20s were arrested on suspicion of murder in Bristol on Friday morning, Scotland Yard said. They were flown to London, where they remained in police custody on Saturday.

A 40-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting a criminal. He has since been released on bail.

On Saturday, another man in his 20s was also arrested in the Wembley area on suspicion of murder. He also remained in police custody.

Police said Mr James-Kraan’s family had been informed of the development and were continuing to be supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley said: “My thoughts continue to be with Sebastiaan’s family and friends at this unimaginably difficult time.

“Our investigation is progressing at a brisk pace and we have made a number of arrests. I am still keen for anyone who may have information about what happened to Sebastiaan so that we can bring those responsible to justice.”

Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, in charge of policing in the Ealing area, added: “I know that a death caused by gun crime will cause considerable concern in the local community. My thoughts are with the victim’s family and friends and my officers are doing everything they can to support the crime investigation.”

Mr James-Kraan’s family said in a statement: “Sebastiaan James-Kraan was cruelly taken from his family at such a young age.

“He was a kind, loving, gentle man with a beautiful soul who will be greatly missed by his loving family and many friends. A gentle giant with a heart of pure gold.

“Please respect our privacy now to allow us to deal with our grief.”

A post-mortem examination conducted Friday determined that James-Kraan’s cause of death was gunshot wounds.

Homicide detectives are leading the investigation, and specialist forensic work has been carried out at the scene.

Anyone with information, or any witnesses, is asked to call police on 101 or post on X @MetCC, ref 807/09Jun.

The information can also be passed directly to the investigation team online.

To remain 100% anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.