Woman, 42, dead and two others injured after shooting in Hackney

A 42-year-old woman has died with two others left injured after a shooting in Hackney, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Police were called shortly before 6.30pm on Tuesday (December 5) to reports of a shooting on Vine Close, in the east London district, and attended with paramedics.

Three people were found at the scene with gunshot wounds. Despite the efforts of the emergency services, a 42-year-old woman died at the scene.

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Two other people, a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy, were taken to hospital where their conditions are being assessed.

Police have now launched a murder investigation following the attack and are appealing for information as efforts to trace those responsible continue.

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