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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, 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 were informing the girl's family. | |
A post-mortem examination started at 11:00 GMT. | A post-mortem examination started at 11:00 GMT. |
"A firearm was recovered from the house in Eastway. Inquiries continue to establish the full circumstances of the incident," a police 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. |