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Hackney shooting: Gun found at scene of girl's death Hackney shooting: Gun found at scene of girl's death
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A gun has been recovered at a house where a 15-year-old girl was shot dead in east London.A gun has been recovered at a house where a 15-year-old girl was shot dead in east London.
Police were called to a terraced house, not thought to be the victim's address, in Eastway, Hackney Wick, shortly before 16:00 GMT on Saturday.Police were called to a terraced house, not thought to be the victim's address, in Eastway, Hackney Wick, shortly before 16:00 GMT on Saturday.
The girl, who has not been formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy are being held in custody. The girl, named locally as Shereka Marsh, was pronounced dead at the scene. Two 16-year-old boys and a 15-year-old boy are being held in custody.
Police said they knew the name of the girl and were informing her family. Police said they were informing the girl's family.
Post-mortem examination
A post-mortem examination started at 11:00 GMT.A post-mortem examination started at 11:00 GMT.
The Met Police said the girl's identity was expected to released on Monday. "A firearm was recovered from the house in Eastway. Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident," a police spokesman said.
"A firearm was recovered from the house in Eastway. Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident," a spokesman said.
The street remained closed on Sunday while officers continued to carry out inquiries.The street remained closed on Sunday while officers continued to carry out inquiries.
The three youths arrested on Saturday afternoon remained in custody at an east London police station.The three youths arrested on Saturday afternoon remained in custody at an east London police station.
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.