Man faces murder charge over Barnet shooting
Jamie Duncan, 21, appeared at the Old Bailey accused of killing Israa Djeddou, 19, in June.
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Jamie Duncan, 21, has appeared at the Old Bailey charged with murder and three firearms offences. The charges relate to the death of Israa Djeddou, 19, who died from a gunshot wound to the face at her family home in Barnet on June 8. Mr Duncan appeared via video-link from Wormwood Scrubs on September 1.
Police response and death confirmation
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Police were called to the address shortly after midnight on June 8. Medics confirmed Ms Djeddou's death at 12:45am. A post-mortem examination established the cause of death as a gunshot wound to the face. Prosecutor Kelly Brocklehurst told the court that Duncan and Ms Djeddou had known each other for approximately three months and had been in a relationship for about one month.
Allegations of flight and extradition
Ms Brocklehurst stated that members of Ms Djeddou's family allegedly heard shouting and a scream around midnight before the defendant left the premises. The prosecutor added that the defendant "not only left the premises in haste but left the country." Mr Duncan was located in Spain and was extradited back to the UK, where he was arrested on August 26. The firearm allegedly used in the shooting has not been recovered, the court was informed.
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Court proceedings
Judge Nigel Lickley KC set a plea hearing for November 16. A provisional three-week trial has been scheduled to begin on June 7, 2027. Mr Duncan, who has no fixed address, was remanded into custody.
Questions this report answers
+What are Jamie Duncan's charges?
Jamie Duncan, 21, faces charges of murder and three firearms offences. These charges relate to the death of Israa Djeddou, 19, who died on June 8 at her family home in Barnet.
+When did Israa Djeddou die?
Israa Djeddou, 19, died on June 8. Police were called shortly after midnight and medics confirmed her death at 12:45am. A post-mortem examination confirmed the cause of death was a gunshot wound to the face.
+What has happened since the alleged incident?
Jamie Duncan allegedly fled to Spain after the shooting. He was located in Spain and extradited back to the UK on August 26. He appeared at the Old Bailey via video-link on September 1.
+What are the next steps in the legal process?
A plea hearing for Jamie Duncan is scheduled to take place on November 16. A provisional trial date has been set for June 7, 2027, with the trial expected to last three weeks.
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