Detectives investigating the fatal shooting of Ricardo Cox have released CCTV images of the car driven by his killers.

The promising 20-year-old student was gunned down as he walked back from Croydon town centre to the house he shared with his brother near Mitcham Road.

The images include the car being driven earlier in November as it made an illegal right turn and drove off with out paying for fuel from a petrol station.

Also released is footage of two people as they abandoned the car on Peall Road - this part of the CCTV clearly shows the attempt made to set the car alight and the fire then petering out.


Watch the CCTV footage



The police have shown the last images of Ricardo, known as Ricky to his friends and family, when he was in a take away with his brother and as he walked back along Derby Street.

His family have made an emotional appeal urging people to come forward with information.

Police have described the man who shot Ricardo as a light skinned black man, aged 18-20, with short afro style hair and clean shaven. He was in the front passenger seat of the black Honda Civic.

He had a deep voice and was wearing a thin black jacket.

The two other men in the car are both described as black men. The man in the rear seat was wearing a baseball cap.

Detective Chief Inspector Damian Allain, from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command, said: "We have a number of lines of enquiry we are following but obviously the car is a focal point and presents us with a number of forensic opportunities.

“Also because of its distinctive characteristics there is a greater likelihood that members of the public will recognise it.

“We are looking to hear from people who have seen the car parked up, acting suspiciously, or who can name those associated with the car.

"Those responsible for Ricardo's murder have shot him in cold blood.

"The death of anyone, irrespective of whether they are involved in criminal activity or part of a gang, is a tragedy.

“Ricardo was a young man of good intentions for his life, which included looking to join the armed forces, and this has devastated his family.”

Anyone with any information should call 020 8721 4805 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.