Detectives investigating the shooting and killing of Lianne Gordon, 42, in Hackney have charged a teenage boy for her murder.
The 16-year-old boy was arrested on Friday, 8 December, in east London and charged on Saturday, 9 December, with the murder of Lianne and the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy.
Investigators also charged the suspect with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and with position with intent to supply Class A drugs (crack and heroin.)
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He is meant to appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday, 11 December.
A murder investigation was launched after police were called on Tuesday to Vine Close, E5, at 18:28hrs.
Officers and teams from the London Ambulance Services attended and found three people with gunshot wounds.
Despite best efforts, Lianne Gordon was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have informed her next of kin and are supported by specialist family liaison officers.
Two other people, a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, were taken to hospital for treatment before being discharged.
Investigators believe the victims of the shooting were known to each other but not related.
The police also said they are investigating whether the shooting was gang-related. The team are also looking at the connection between this shooting and previous shots fired on the same road days before.
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