Man jailed following shooting in Bushey

Dear Resident

A man has today (Monday 9 June) been sentenced to 22 years in prison following a shooting in Bushey in September last year.

Almamie Jawara, aged 19, of Leveret Close, Watford, was jailed at St Albans Crown Court after a jury found him guilty of two counts of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

An investigation was launched by officers from the Operation Thwart team who focus on tackling serious street violence, after shots were fired towards an address in Woolmerdine Court at around 4.24pm on Sunday 15 September.

Through enquiries, detectives identified nine shots which had been fired towards the address, with a further two fired towards residents who exited the property. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

A number of police resources, including armed officers and the police helicopter, were deployed to try and locate Jawara who left on a Sur-Ron style electric motorbike. He was subsequently arrested and charged on 26 September 2024.

During his sentencing, the Judge commented on his wanton disregard for the safety of others and dangerousness of what he did. 

Detective Sergeant George Lewin, who led the investigation, said: “Almamie Jawara has been handed a significant sentence which reflects the utmost seriousness of these crimes and the level of risk his actions posed to the public. Whilst violent incidents of this nature are thankfully uncommon, I hope this lengthy jail term sends a strong message and reassurance to residents across Hertfordshire, that firearms and gang-related offending will simply not be tolerated."