The family of a man shot dead in a park 12 years ago have pleaded for justice as police announced a £20,000 reward for information ahead of the anniversary of his murder.
Errol McKenzie was shot three times from close range in Seymour Road playing fields in Leyton on April 11 2010 after sitting on a bench to eat food and have a drink he bought in a nearby shop.
While police said there is no obvious motive for the 37-year-old’s killing, there are a number of people captured on CCTV footage that they still want to trace.
Mr McKenzie’s daughter and nephew, Nicole Bent and Tylon McKenzie, said their family was “still suffering and struggling” with their loved one’s murder and wanted closure.
Tylon said: “Just please, if you have any information, just come forward. My grandparents especially have been in pain for like 12 years, just let them rest now.
“Let closure come to our family. Nicole’s been suffering, my uncles, brothers, and sisters have been suffering. It’s time to close the case and let’s get justice and put this to bed now and let everyone move on in life.”
Tylon added: “He’s [Errol] friendly and he’s kind, and he’s caring. He always helped anyone who needs help and he was very loving and a father and to his family.”
On the night of his murder, Errol, a repair man, had been to the Lee Bridge Road area of Walthamstow, as well as Tottenham, and possibly Northumberland Park, police said.
He was seen on CCTV buying alcohol and food in a local shop at 11.15pm but instead of going to his home a few minutes away, he headed to the park.
He had sat on a bench to eat and drink when he was shot around 15 minutes later.
Paramedics were called when he was found but he was pronounced dead at the scene.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Whellams said investigators hope someone with information who did not go to police at the time might have a “pang of conscience” and come forward with a fresh lead.
Anyone with information should call the Metropolitan Police's incident room on 020 8345 3775 quoting ‘Op Trocha’, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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