Boy, 16, is charged with murdering Lianne Gordon, 42, who was gunned down on Hackney doorstep
- Boy further charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life
Published: 16:16, 9 December 2023 | Updated: 16:41, 9 December 2023
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Lianne Gordon who was shot dead in Hackney, east London[2], on Tuesday evening.
The boy has also been charged with the attempted murder of a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, the Metropolitan Police[3] said.
He was further charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and with possession with intent to supply Class A drugs (crack cocaine and heroin).
He will appear in custody at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The teenager was arrested in the early hours in east London yesterday after Ms Gordon, 42, was killed on December 5.
Met Police officers were called to reports of a shooting outside an address in Vine Close at 6.28pm and officers attended alongside paramedics.
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with the murder of Lianne Gordon (pictured), who was shot dead in Hackney, east London , on Tuesday evening
Lianne Gordon was shot on December 5.
Emergency services were called to the incident at 6.28pm but she was pronounced dead at the scene
Ms Gordon and the two other people who suffered gunshot wounds were not related but are believed to have known each other, police said.
The 42-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.
Officers previously said they were trying to determine if the attack is linked to shots being fired in the same road days before.
Ms Gordon’s next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist family liaison officers.
The other two gunshot victims, the 20-year-old man and 16-year-old boy, were taken to hospital for treatment and have since been discharged.
On Saturday, the Met Police reiterated its appeal for anyone with information about the incident to come forward by calling the incident room on 020 8345 3865, use 101 or message via ‘X’ @MetCC.
Alternatively people can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, either online or by calling 0800 555 111.
References
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- ^ Metropolitan Police (www.dailymail.co.uk)
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