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Friday, 27 July 2007 |
Ex-boxer James Oyebola shot in smoking row
Former British boxer James Oyebola was shot in the head during a row over smoking at a bar in Fulham Road, southwest London and he died after his life support machine was turned off.
James Oyebola, 47, was shot early on Monday, after he asked some customers to put out their cigarettes. James Oyebola died at 1239 BST and his family and friends were at his bedside.
Police are now launching a murder inquiry into the incident and are appealing for witnesses to the crime.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Wilson is reported to have said: "This is now a murder inquiry and we need the people who were in the club that night to come forward as they may have information that could help us piece together what happened last Sunday night.
"James's family are devastated. I would urge anyone with information to come forward to police and assist us in bringing those responsible for murdering James to justice."
Well known boxing promoter Frank Maloney said: "This is one of the saddest times I have ever experienced."
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