Reward of up to £20,000 offered for information about a fatal shooting in Kings Langley

A reward of up to £20,000 is being offered as detectives continue to investigate a fatal shooting in Kings Langley.

Police were called to reports of a shooting in Railway Terrace at 12.33am on Tuesday 17 September.

On arrival, officers located 30-year-old Mustapha Jatta with serious injuries. He was sadly pronounced dead a short time later.

At just after 12.45am, reports were received of a white Volkswagen Golf on fire in Furtherfield, Abbots Langley. Officers believe the incidents are linked.

Five people were previously arrested and released on police bail.

The independent charity Crimestoppers are offering a £20,000 reward for information that is passed directly to the charity that leads to the conviction of anyone involved in the murder of Mustapha Jatta.

Mustapha’s father said: “Mustapha is another victim of gun crime. He's a father, son, loved one, and a friend to many. Mustapha was very family oriented. He would do what was expected for friends and family and is missed.”

Detective Inspector Dale Mepstead, from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Major Crime Unit, said: “We have been working tirelessly over the last few months and have made a number of arrests. We understand it can be difficult and daunting to come forward with information. If you know something and have not yet spoken to us, we urge you to please get in touch or contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously. No matter how small or insignificant the details may seem, it could prove vital to our investigation.”

Annabelle Goodenough, Hertfordshire Regional Manager at the charity Crimestoppers, said: “Mustapha’s life was tragically cut short, and our charity would like to get justice for his family and friends.

“Crimestoppers understands that it can be hard for some people to speak directly to the police, which is why our charity exists. We have been passing on information about crime whilst guaranteeing anonymity since we were established decades ago. It’s a promise we’ve always kept.

“Our charity is completely independent of the police. You can make a difference by passing on what you know whilst being protected by our guarantee of anonymity. That means no police, no courts, no witness statements. Put simply, when you contact Crimestoppers online or on the phone, there’s no comeback.

“We are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year and we cannot trace your call or track your IP address. No one will ever know you contacted us. You may think your information is insignificant, however it could make all the difference.”

***The reward is available for three months and is due to expire on 7 March 2025.***

The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or via an untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. Anyone who contacts the charity stays 100% anonymous.

***Only information given to charity Crimestoppers will be eligible for the reward. ***