Sergiu Leahu, 40, of no fixed address, has been charged with the murder of Masum Miah. Mr Miah, 42, was discovered fatally wounded inside a car in St Bartholomew's Road, East Ham, on 18 August.
Metropolitan Police were called to the scene at about 03:00 BST following reports of gunshots. Detective Chief Inspector Dan Whitten, who is leading the investigation, appealed for public information, including any dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell footage that could assist.
Mr Leahu is scheduled to appear at Bromley Magistrates' Court today, Monday 24 August 2026.