Four arrested after man dies of gunshot wounds in Ealing

Four men have been arrested in connection with the inquest into the death of Sebastiaan James-Kraan, who died in hospital after being shot in Ealing.

On the morning of Friday, June 21, two men in their 20s were arrested in Bristol on suspicion of murder. Both men were taken to London, where they remain in police custody. A 40-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting a criminal. He has since been released on bail.

A man in his 20s was also arrested in the Wembley area on Saturday 22 June on suspicion of murder in the Wembley area. He remains in police custody.

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, said: “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.”

A statement from Sebastiaan’s family said: “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.”

Police were called at around 2.10am on Sunday 9 June to a shooting in Templeman Road, W7.

Officers attended with LAS and found Sebastiaan, 20, with a life-threatening gunshot wound. He was taken to hospital but sadly died on Wednesday 12th June.

A post-mortem examination took place on Friday, June 21, and the cause of death was found to be gunshot wounds.

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