Brent shooting: Family seeks justice two years after Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters killed

Two years after Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters was fatally shot on Bravington Road, his family continues to call for justice. Mr Stephenson-Walters, aged 28, was killed at close range on 4 September 2024 while walking near Queen’s Park. The Metropolitan Police have stated that their investigation is ongoing, having interviewed over 100 people and reviewed approximately 3,000 hours of CCTV footage.

Investigation and arrests

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In September 2024, three men aged 28, 30, and 56 were arrested on suspicion of murder. A 23-year-old woman was also arrested that month on suspicion of assisting an offender. All four individuals were later released under investigation as police enquiries continued. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, confirmed that multiple lines of enquiry are being pursued and the investigation remains active.

Bianca Walters, aunt of Tikquaan Stephenson-Walters, described the ongoing situation as "one bad nightmare". She expressed concern that those responsible for her nephew's death remain at large, stating it is a source of trauma to consider that they might encounter the suspects in their daily lives without knowing. Ms Walters has worked to clarify that her nephew was not involved in gang activity but was a "charismatic" mentor.

Family's ongoing grief

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Ms Walters, who raised Mr Stephenson-Walters, spoke of the profound difficulty in coming to terms with his death and navigating life without him. She noted that the absence of justice exacerbates the feeling that the event is not real. She believes her nephew was an innocent victim caught in violence brought into the Queen’s Park area by individuals not from the community. Ms Walters has lived in the area for 44 years, and her nephew spent all 28 years of his life there.

Mr Stephenson-Walters had pursued a career in football before returning to education to complete sixth form. He later obtained a degree in physiotherapy and worked as a personal trainer. His aunt described him as ambitious and always willing to assist others, stating he was well-liked within the community and never caused trouble.

Advocacy and support

Following her nephew's death, Ms Walters has become involved with Mothers Against Guns, an organisation founded by Lucy Cope, whose son was killed in 2002. Ms Walters has also established an organisation named Be a Miracle in memory of her nephew, aiming to support other families affected by violence. She attends crime scenes to offer support to bereaved families, though she notes that much of this work is self-funded. Ms Walters has called for the government to include bereaved parents in policy discussions regarding violence prevention.

Detective Chief Inspector Jolley stated: "For his family and friends, we know Tikquaan's tragic death is still very difficult to come to terms with, and our thoughts remain with them. We continue to pursue multiple lines of enquiry, and our investigation remains very much ongoing."