Woman dead and teen injured in east London shooting

A woman has been killed in a shooting incident in east London.

London’s Metropolitan Police said officers were called to reports of a shooting in Vine Close, Hackney on Tuesday evening, finding three people with gunshot wounds. Paramedics were also in attendance.

A 42-year-old woman died at the scene, while a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy were taken to hospital where their conditions are being assessed.

There have been no arrests, and police have appealed for information from anyone who witnessed the shooting, or who has information about what happened.

Detective Superintendent Vicky Tunstall said: “This shocking incident has resulted in the death of a young woman and my thoughts are with her family at this incredibly difficult time. My thoughts are also with the two people who have been taken to hospital.

“We are still in the early stages of our investigation and a team of specialist detectives are working to establish what has happened. Officers will remain at the scene overnight and will be in the area over the coming days.

“I do not underestimate the impact this incident will have on people in Hackney and I understand the community will want answers about what has happened this evening. We will share further information as our investigation progresses.

“Gun crime has no place on the streets of London and we will do all we can to bring whoever is responsible for this despicable crime to justice.”