Sabrina Moss: Family's Tribute To Shot Woman

A nursery teacher shot dead as she celebrated her 24th birthday has been described as "a lovely daughter and perfect mother".

The family of Sabrina Moss - who died in hospital after she was gunned down in Kilburn, north London on Saturday - appealed for help to catch those responsible for her death.

Her parents John and Andrea Moss said: "Our family has been devastated by this horrific incident that has changed our lives forever.

"Sabrina was a fun-loving girl who made friends wherever she went.

"She was a lovely daughter and a perfect mother to her young son, whom she adored.

"She cherished working as a nursery teacher and treasured working with the children, who undoubtedly will miss her dearly.

"We urge anyone with any information to contact the police to help catch those responsible."

Another 24-year-old woman remains in hospital. Her condition has been described as stable.

Police arrested two men on Sunday over the double shooting, but they were later released without further action.

The family of Ms Moss visited the scene of the shooting on Sunday with flowers, which officers placed inside a police cordon.

Police were called at 4.12am on Saturday morning to reports of shots fired in the street on Kilburn High Road in north west London, at the junction with Messina Avenue.

Police and the London Ambulance Service found two women suffering gunshot injuries and both were taken to London hospitals.

Ms Moss, from Neasden in north west London, was later pronounced dead.

A post-mortem examination revealed she had died from a gunshot wound to her chest.

Detective Chief Inspector John Sandlin of the Metropolitan Police said: "At this early stage, I believe the two women were innocent parties who were caught in the wrong place at the wrong time."

Tributes to Ms Moss flooded onto social networking site Twitter.

Adjei Adu wrote: "My heart goes out to her family and the lil one she's left behind, sleep well Sabrina Moss."

Leila Hassan tweeted: "My Thoughts Are With Your Family... A Beautiful Young Woman, Mother and Daughter!"

Another tweet read: "Lost the cousin I was close with when I was a child.. R.I.P Sabrina Moss."

Anyone with information that might assist the investigation was asked to call the incident room at Hendon on 020 8358 0300. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.