Two Men Charged After Early Morning Dagenham Shoot-Out

Darrell Modeste, 29, from Stratford, and Christian Paul, 28, from Wanstead, have been hit with a series of serious charges following a brazen early hours shooting in Dagenham.

The Charges: Serious Firearm and Burglary Counts

  • Darrell Modeste faces:
    • Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
    • Two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence
    • Grievous bodily harm with intent
    • Aggravated burglary with intent
  • Christian Paul was charged with:
    • Possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
    • Two counts of possession of a firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence
    • Grievous bodily harm with intent
    • Aggravated burglary with intent
    • Possession of a weapon designed to discharge noxious liquid, gas, or electrical incapacitation device

Incident Details: Gunshots Rock Dagenham at Dawn

Police were scrambled to Reede Road, Dagenham, just after 4am on Tuesday, 6 October, following reports of gunfire. Officers, including armed units, found a man and woman injured at the scene.

The 39-year-old man was shot and rushed to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition. The 32-year-old woman suffered minor injuries and also required hospital treatment.

Next Steps and Appeal for Witnesses

Both Savvy suspects were arrested on Thursday, 8 October, and are set to appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court.

Police urge anyone with information to call 101, quoting ref 781/06OCT.

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