Tayvon Etefia

Tayvon Etefia, an 18-year-old, has been found guilty of the murder of 18-year-old Keanu Harker in Enfield, UK. The conviction, alongside Emmanuel Popoola, also 18, occurred on Monday, July 6, 2026, following a six-week trial at the Old Bailey.

Key Facts and Legal Proceedings:

• Crime Date: Keanu Harker was shot in the head and chest on June 26, 2025.
• Circumstances: The killing stemmed from a gang rivalry between the 3x3 gang and the Get Money Gang, ignited by a dispute on Snapchat. Etefia was riding an e-bike with Popoola as a passenger when Popoola fired three shots at Harker.
• Charges: Both Etefia and Popoola were found guilty of murder and possessing a self-loading pistol with intent to endanger life. Etefia also admitted possession of a bladed article.
• Attempted Escape: Following the shooting, Etefia attempted to flee the country by booking a Eurostar ticket to Paris for June 29, 2025. However, detectives, who were tracking his spending, intercepted and arrested him on the train just two minutes before its scheduled departure.
• Court Appearances and Decisions:
• A public court hearing for Tayvon Etefia was listed at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey) on June 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
• The six-week trial concluded with the guilty verdict on Monday, July 6, 2026.
• Sentencing for Tayvon Etefia and Emmanuel Popoola is scheduled for Thursday, July 9, and Friday, July 10, 2026.
• Co-defendants: Eliezer Mbaki, 25, Anais King, 19, and a 17-year-old youth were also convicted of assisting an offender in connection with the case.