East London shooting: One woman dead and two others injured after fatal shooting in Hackney

The Met Police have launched a murder investigation after a fatal shooting in Hackney, east London killed one woman and injured two others.

The woman, 42, was killed after reports of a shooting in Vine Close, Hackney at around 6.30pm on Tuesday December 5. The female victim was found alongside two others - a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old teenage boy - who also had gunshot wounds, however the woman died at the scene.

The two male shooting victims were taken to hospital shortly after emergency services arrived. Their condition is being assessed and monitored, and police were in the process of informing the woman's next of kin of her passing. No arrests have been made as of yet.

Detective Superintendent Vicky Tunstall, from the local policing team in Hackney, 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.”

Mayor of Hackney Caroline Woodley and cabinet member for community safety Susan Fajana-Thomas said in a statement: "We are deeply shocked and saddened to learn that a woman has died after a fatal shooting which left two others injured in Vine Close, Hackney Downs last night. Our thoughts and condolences are with all those affected, their family, neighbours and friends.

"While incidents like this are rare in Hackney, we know that the events of last night will cause concern for local people. We want to reassure everyone that we're committed to doing all we can to prevent what are fortunately isolated events.

"The police will be working in the area over the coming days to continue their investigation. Council officers will be supporting the police and helping to reassure those affected within the community."

The MP for Hackney North and Stoke Newington Diane Abbott said: "This is clearly a terrible incident. My heart goes out to the victim and relatives.

"As the full detail cannot be known just yet, it is important that any witnesses come forward and help the police in their inquiries."

Police are asking anyone who witnessed the shooting, or has information about what happened, to come forward with information. You can call 101 quoting CAD 5811/05Dec or anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.