Summary
A nine-year-old girl was accidentally shot and seriously hurt during a gang rivalry shooting in Dalston, London. The incident involved a long-running feud between two gangs, the Hackney Turks and Tottenham Turks. One person, Javon Riley, was jailed for his part in the attack, but the gunman has not been caught.
Key Facts
- A nine-year-old girl was injured when a bullet hit her head during gang-related shooting last year in Dalston, London.
- Two rival gangs, the Hackney Turks and Tottenham Turks, are involved in a long-standing conflict.
- The girl was eating ice cream with her family when the shooting happened. She survived but had serious injuries.
- Three men from the Hackney gang were the intended targets and were also injured.
- Javon Riley was found guilty of three counts of attempted murder and jailed for 34 years.
- The actual gunman responsible for the shooting outside the restaurant has not been captured.
- Former police officer Dal Babu explained that fear often keeps witnesses from coming forward.
- Gang violence between the two groups has a history involving drug trade and frequent violent incidents.
