Auguste-Marie Bile-aka Amoa, a 25-year-old bus driver, has been identified by the Metropolitan Police as the man shot dead outside a pub in Clapham on Monday evening.
What happened
Gunfire was reported near The Landor on Willington Road late on Monday. Residents described hearing about four shots, with some initially mistaking the noise for a car backfiring. Staff from the pub are understood to have aided Bile-aka immediately after the shooting.
| Event | Detail |
|---|---|
| Shooting | Monday evening, near The Landor, Willington Road, Clapham |
| Witness reports | Residents heard about four gunshots at around 10pm |
| Arrest | 22-year-old man attended hospital with gunshot wound and was arrested on suspicion of murder |
| Forensics | Police forensic tent placed across the road from The Landor; flowers laid nearby |
Police statement and investigation
Detective Chief Inspector Claire Guiver, who is leading the inquiry, said the force is appealing to anyone with information to come forward. Officers have asked for CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from anyone who was in the area at the time.
"Our thoughts remain with Bile-aka’s family as they come to terms with this tragic incident,"
She added that any piece of information could prove vital in piecing together the circumstances of the shooting. The arrested man is reported to remain in hospital under police guard.
Local reaction
On the street outside Lopez House and The Landor there was a visible police presence on Tuesday, with a forensics tent still in place and floral tributes left nearby. Neighbours and colleagues described the victim as well liked in the area.
"I don’t have bad things to say about him,"
said a friend of Bile-aka who works as a bus driver. The friend described him as a "cool guy" and told reporters he believed the death may have been a case of "wrong place, wrong time". Another local woman, 26, echoed other residents’ accounts that she heard several shots on Monday night.
Community and transport impact
The victim worked as a bus driver, placing the incident at the heart of both a tight-knit workforce and the wider travelling public. Colleagues on buses and in depots are likely to feel the impact acutely; staff from The Landor have also been pictured supporting emergency efforts immediately after the shooting.
- Police appeal: Anyone with CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage from Willington Road or the surrounding area is urged to contact the Metropolitan Police.
- Witnesses: Residents who were in the area at the time should come forward, particularly if they saw anything suspicious.
- Community support: Local services and colleagues may wish to check with employers or local networks for signposted help and counselling for those affected.
What we know and what we do not
Police have confirmed the identity of the deceased and say a 22-year-old man has been arrested and remains under guard in hospital. Beyond those facts, the force has not released further details about motive, whether the suspect and victim were known to one another, or whether any weapons have been recovered.
As the inquiry continues, detectives are collating forensic evidence and witness testimony. For residents and commuters in Clapham, the killing will raise immediate questions about street safety and the presence of gun crime on south London streets. The Met has urged anyone with relevant information to contact them to assist the ongoing investigation.
Reporting from the scene, local people expressed shock and sorrow for the young victim and his family, while police searches and forensics work continue in the area.
