“Fatal Shooting in Hackney Leaves One Dead and Two Injured: Murder Investigation Launched”
6 December 2023, 08:00 | Updated: 6 December 2023, 08:17
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A woman has died and two people, one a teenager, have been left injured following a shooting in east London.
A boy, 16, and man, 20, were rushed to hospital after being shot in Hackney, east London last night.
Police were called to Vine Close in Hackney where they found a woman, 42, who had been shot. She died of her injuries.
The boy and man were taken to hospital.
A murder investigation has been launched. No arrests have been made so far.
A neighbour told LBC it was a “friendly” cul-de sac. She described the shooting as a “shock to the system.”
“When you see them on a day-to-day. You see the kids on a day to day. It’s just a joke.”
She called for cameras to be installed on the road.
“The amount of times there’s been an incident on this road,” the witness added.
She said the victim was a good neighbour and a “very, very down to earth person” and the sort of person who you could call on if you needed something.
The neighbour told LBC the victim was a mother with two teenage children, a boy and a girl.
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The woman’s next of kin are in the process of being informed, police added.
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A murder investigation has been launched and no arrests have been made so far.
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.
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“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.”
A spokesperson for the London Ambulance Service said: “We were called at 6.33pm today (5 December) to reports of a shooting in Vine Close, Hackney.
“We sent two ambulance crews, three paramedics in fast response cars and an incident response officer to the scene.
“We also dispatched a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance in car.
“Despite the best efforts of our medics and the police officers, one patient sadly died at the scene. We treated two other patients who were both taken to a major trauma centre as a priority.”
Anyone who witnessed the shooting, or has information about what happened, is urged to call 101 quoting CAD 5811/05Dec or anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Woman Killed and Two Injured in Shooting in Hackney, East London
A tragic incident unfolded in Hackney, east London last night, resulting in the death of a woman and leaving a teenage boy and a man injured. The shooting took place in Vine Close, and police were called to the scene where they discovered the woman, aged 42, who had been shot. Despite efforts to save her, she succumbed to her injuries.
The 16-year-old boy and 20-year-old man were immediately rushed to the hospital for treatment. Their current conditions have not been disclosed. As of now, no arrests have been made, and a murder investigation has been launched.
Residents in the area expressed shock and disbelief over the incident. One neighbor described the cul-de-sac as a “friendly” community and expressed their sadness at the tragic event. They also called for increased security measures, such as the installation of cameras, to prevent future incidents.
According to another neighbor, the victim was a mother of two teenage children, a boy, and a girl. They described her as a good neighbor and a down-to-earth person who was always willing to help others.
Detective Superintendent Vicky Tunstall, from the local policing team in Hackney, expressed her condolences to the victim’s family and emphasized that the investigation is still in its early stages. She assured the community that officers will remain at the scene and continue their efforts to gather evidence.
Gun crime has been a significant concern in London, and authorities are determined to bring those responsible for this “despicable crime” to justice. They are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
The London Ambulance Service responded to the scene promptly, dispatching multiple resources, including ambulance crews, paramedics, and a trauma team from London’s Air Ambulance. Despite their efforts, one patient was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other two were transported to a major trauma center for further treatment.
As the investigation continues, the community remains in shock and mourning over the loss of a neighbor and the injuries sustained by the young boy and man. The incident serves as a reminder of the ongoing issue of gun violence and the need for increased efforts to ensure the safety of London residents.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the police or Crimestoppers anonymously..
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