Teen girl shot dead in London

[Yawn]

A teenage girl thought to be aged about 15 has been shot dead in east London, the Metropolitan Police has said.

Police were called shortly before 16:00 GMT to an address in Eastway, Hackney.

The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Three men were arrested and taken into custody at a police station.

Officers attended the scene, together with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance (HEMS).

Police believe they know the identity of the girl, and have begun informing family.

Police are awaiting formal identification. A post-mortem examination is due to be held.


http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-26703548#TWEET1079751

[Futz]

what reason could you possibly have for killing a 15 year old girl

[The Don]

could've guessed it would be east london

[Mr-Trainor]

The three taken in to custody were under the age of 18 as well.

[Absently]

just read another article on bbc about it, it said they were playing with the gun and she ended up being shot in neck :( the men in custody are only 15 & 16 :( so horrible!!

http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-26704877 for anyone interested

[Rachel]

Wow what have this world have become???? I feel bad for her family and friends. Rip.

[lemons]

it's hackney what do u expect

r.i.p

[Jurv]

so sad :( rip

[Yawn]

oooo so it was an accident i guess that is sort of a relief (for the reason futz said in his post)