Woolwich shooting victim Terry Dearsley, 32, dies — murder charge expected
Terry Dearsley died in hospital on 4 November, two weeks after being shot in a parked car in Woolwich. A man charged with attempted murder is expected to face a murder charge.
Woolwich shooting turns fatal as murder probe opens
Terry Dearsley, 32, died in hospital on Wednesday, 4 November, two weeks after sustaining a gunshot wound while sitting in a parked car in Frances Street, Woolwich, the Evening Standard reports.
Dearsley was discovered shortly after 8pm on 22 October and was taken to hospital in a critical condition. His family has been supported by specially trained officers throughout.
Paul Rosser-Davies, 48, of Brewhouse Road, Greenwich, was charged on 1 November — while Dearsley was still alive — with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life. That charge is now expected to be upgraded to murder following Dearsley's death.
Rosser-Davies appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court on 2 November and was remanded in custody. He is due to appear at the Old Bailey on 30 November.
Source: Evening Standard