Murder investigation is launched after man, 32, shot to death near Royal Artillery Barracks

Published: 17:26 EDT, 6 November 2026 | Updated: 17:43 EDT, 6 November 2026 A murder investigation has been launched after a man was shot dead near the Royal Artillery Barracks. Terry Dearsley, 32, was found with a gunshot wound inside a parked car on Frances Street, Woolwich, after police were called to reports of shots being fired at 8.09pm on Thursday, October 22. Officers attended the scene and provided first aid before Mr Dearsley was taken to hospital.He later died this week on Wednesday. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.A man has already been charged in connection with the shooting.Paul Rosser-Davies, 48, of Greenwich, was charged on Sunday, November 1, with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.He appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates' Court the following day and was remanded in custody.He is due to appear at The Old Bailey on Monday, November 30. Police have launched a murder investigation after 32-year-old Terry Dearsley died following a shooting in Woolwich The Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich accommodates up to 700 of the Royal Regiment men.The base, which housed the Royal Artillery from 1776 until 2007, is scheduled for closure in 2028 with the Ministry of Defence deeming the site surplus to its requirements. A Metropolitan Police spokesman previously said: 'Police were called at 8.09pm on Thursday, October 22 to reports of a shooting in Frances Street, Woolwich.'Officers attended and found a man, aged in his 30s, suffering from gunshot wounds.'They performed first aid until the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance arrived.'The man was taken to an East London hospital with life-threatening injuries.'Firearms officers and specialist crime detectives attended the scene.' Anyone with any information is asked to call police on 101 or to remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.