Man charged with murder after woman shot dead in west London

26 year old Navneet Kaur was found injured in Hounslow.

Author: Aileen O'SullivanPublished 10 hours ago

A man has been charged with murder after a woman was shot dead in west London.

Rajat Jaswel, a 31-year-old from Hounslow, will face charges of murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life as he appears at Hendon Magistrates’ Court today.

Jaswel is accused of fatally shooting Navneet Kaur, a 26-year-old woman, at an address on Chertsey Road.

Officers were carrying out a welfare check on Wednesday, 4th November when they discovered Kaur with gunshot wounds, and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Navneet's family has been told and are receiving support from specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee is leading the investigation and has urged anyone with information, including doorbell or dashcam footage, to contact police, quoting reference 01/8264940/26.

Additionally, information can be shared anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 111 555.

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