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Teenage girl shot dead in London Teenage girl shot dead in Hackney
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A teenage girl thought to be aged about 15 has been shot dead in east London, the Metropolitan Police has said. A teenage girl thought to be aged about 15 has been shot dead at a house in east London.
Police were called shortly before 16:00 GMT to an address in Eastway, Hackney. Police were called to a terraced house in Eastway, Hackney Wick, shortly before 16:00 GMT.
The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Three youths aged under 18 were arrested nearby and taken into custody at an east London police station.The girl was pronounced dead at the scene. Three youths aged under 18 were arrested nearby and taken into custody at an east London police station.
Officers attended the scene, together with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance. Police believe they know the identity of the girl, and have begun informing family.
Post-mortem examinationPost-mortem examination
Police believe they know the identity of the girl, and have begun informing family. They are awaiting formal identification.
A post-mortem examination is due to be held.A post-mortem examination is due to be held.
In a statement the Metropolitan Police said detectives from the Met's Homicide and Major Crime Command unit were investigating. Officers went to the scene, together with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance.
"Inquiries continue to establish the circumstances of the incident," a spokesman said. A Met Police spokesman said the street remained closed while officers continued to carry out inquiries.
The three youths arrested on Saturday afternoon remain in custody.
Anyone with information that might help with the investigation is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information that might help with the investigation is asked to call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.