Hackney shooting: Boy, 16, arrested over ‘murder’ of ‘beautiful’ mum Lianne Gordon ‘gunned down in front of daughter’
A BOY has been arrested days after a "beautiful" mum was gunned down in Hackney.
Lianne Gordon, 42, was shot dead on Tuesday night, while two others were injured.
The horror attack was said to have unfolded in front of Lianne's daughter.
Met Police have today confirmed a boy, 16, has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the triple shooting.
Tributes poured in for the mum in the hours after her tragic death.
Lianne was described as "a beautiful soul who would do anything for anyone".
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Her family added: "Lianne had a heart of gold, we her family are going to miss her immensely.”
The 42-year-old worked with young people in education and also cared for her son, who been has used a wheelchair user since he was a child.
Nurse Jackie Finnigan, 52, said she was Lianne's best pal and she was "there for everyone".
The local resident and grandmother added in the hours after Lianne's death: "We moved to the area when my elder son was 10.
"We all used to help out with [her son]. My elder son, he used to take summers off and he used to take him to the centre there for disabled people.
"She was just there for everyone, anyone who needed or wanted anything - who need to go somewhere, needed shopping, needed a babysitter, anything. It doesn't matter what it was, she was there."
Mum Lucinda Ledeatte, 68, said: "She was a very protective mother. She doted over her children."
Cops were called to reports of gunfire outside a house on Vine Close 6.30pm on Tuesday.
Two others victims – a 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy – were taken to hospital suffering from wounds.
They have since been discharged.
Detective Chief Inspector Jo Yorke, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, leads the investigation, said while an arrest had been made, she urged people to come forward with information.
The cop said: “I have a team of dedicated and experienced officers working tirelessly to ensure Lianne’s family and friends get the answers they so desperately need; if you can help then please get in touch.”
Detective Chief Superintendent James Conway, responsible for policing in Hackney and Tower Hamlets, added: "I am extremely grateful for the support from our communities to date and this has been crucial in driving the investigation forward.
"As DCI Yorke outlined, we continue to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.
“You will continue to see police, both specialist and local officers, in and around the Clapton area over the coming days as this investigation continues.
"We also have additional officers on patrol across Hackney to provide reassurance in response to this incident, to prevent further violence and to support of our faith communities during Hanukkah.
"I would urge any residents with concerns to speak to my officers – they are there to assist you.”
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Anyone with information can call the incident room on 020 8345 3865, use 101 or message via ‘X’ @MetCC.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers if you do not want to give your name, either online or by calling 0800 555 111.
