Lathaniel Burrell, a 16-year-old boy shot near Stockwell Tube station, was described as a lovely and beloved youth by his uncle, contradicting claims he was involved in gangs. Eyewitnesses recounted the shocking details of the shooting by a man on a moped. Lathaniel's uncle criticized society's rapid labeling of young people, underscoring the pressing issue of community disconnection and the lack of youth centers. He emphasized that such violence could continue without intervention, urging authorities for greater community engagement to empower youth and reduce crime.
I was numb, I am still numb. He grew up around here, he was well known around here. He was always smiling, he had that warm, infectious smile and it's just been wiped away.
This is just an example of what can happen, and is going to happen again. There is no community. Where can the young people go? If you're 15,16, where can you go around here? Nothing.
The lack of youth centres was a problem. Young people need to be given more responsibility and take an active role in their community, which could reduce crime on the estates.
There is a misconception that he was involved in gangs. People are too quick to label. Lathaniel was loved by all his peers.
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