A man who shot another man at a 10-year-old’s birthday in May 2013 has been sentenced to seven and a half years in prison.
Alfie Gannon (21) attended a birthday party in Bromley where an argument broke out between him and one of the celebrant’s family members. He was soon asked leave and while he did so, threatened to kill the man he was having an argument with.
True to his word, Gannon returned to the venue and asked to speak to the 32-year-old man, who had already left the party. Instead, the man’s brother went to speak with Gannon, at which time he pulled out what is believed to be a semi-automatic pistol and shot the 31-year-old man in the leg while his 7-year-old stepson was watching. Gannon then escaped in a purple Ford Fiesta.
Following an investigation by the Trident Gun Crime Command, an intensive man hunt and a media appeal, police arrested Gannon 6 months later in Kent.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Watling, Trident West Reactive Team, said: “I am pleased that Gannon will be now serving a substantial custodial sentence for what was a shocking incident at a child’s birthday party. Understandably both the children and guests at the party where extremely traumatised by the senseless actions of Gannon.
“This was a lengthy and protracted investigation which led to an extensive manhunt across large parts of the country. I hope this sentence sends a clear message to those involved in gun crime that Trident officers will relentlessly pursue them and they can expect to be caught and placed before the courts.”
Gannon was sentenced on April 14th for Grievous Bodily Harm and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.
