Lianne Gordon: Tributes paid to Hackney shooting victim with ‘heart of gold’

Tributes have been paid to a woman who was shot dead in east London on Tuesday evening.

Lianne Gordon, 42, died following an incident in which shots were fired in Vine Close, Hackney.

Her family have paid tribute, saying: "Lianne had a heart of gold, we her family are going to miss her immensely."

Gordon was found alongside two others - a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old teenage boy - who also had gunshot wounds and were rushed to the hospital, where their conditions are not life threatening.

The police believe the victims of the shooting were known to each other but were not related.

Det Ch Supt James Conway told a press conference on Wednesday that detectives were keeping an open mind but they were "considering the possibility that this is gang linked".

“I want to assure everyone that this will be a painstaking investigation. We are determined to bring those responsible to justice,” Det Ch Supt Conway said.

“It is important that we keep an open mind regarding motive, and will follow the evidence. It is too early in the investigation to comment further on motive, though we are considering the possibility that this is gang linked.

“We are aware of a recent incident in which police were also called to shots being fired in Vine Close on the evening of Saturday December 2.

“Following that incident, officers found shell casings at the scene, but there was no trace of any victim or suspect. The Met’s specialist crime command continues to investigate this separate incident. However one of our lines of enquiry will be to determine whether these two incidents are linked.

“Extra officers are being deployed to support the local community and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to them.

“Whilst we have exceptional detectives, officers and staff on this case, we do not solve crimes like this alone, we need the public’s help and support. I am grateful to those who have come forward already.”

Mayor of Hackney, Caroline Woodley, said: "This is a heartbreaking incident and my thoughts and everyone’s at the Council are with the loved ones of Lianne and the other injured victims.

"We are working with the police to support the families of the victims and will continue to do so in the coming weeks and months. We are also working with local schools and community groups to offer any support they need.

"While incidents like this are rare, we know that the community will be shocked, worried and distressed.

"Council officers are in the area to support the police investigation and provide reassurance to local people. We also have outreach workers in the area to make sure people can speak to us about any concerns they have.

"I’d urge anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers anonymously or to contact the police on 101.

“Anyone with concerns about a child or young person can contact a Council social worker on 020 8356 5500”.