Teenager Sentenced to Life for Killing Mother in Gang Feud Shooting

Joshua Alexander, 17, was sentenced to a minimum of 29 years for the murder of Lianne Gordon, an innocent victim caught in a gang conflict in Hackney, London.

Lianne Gordon, 42, was fatally shot in the head while trying to protect her children during a gang-related attack on December 5, 2023, in Hackney, London.
Joshua Alexander, 17 at the time of the crime, was found guilty of murder, attempted murder, and multiple related offenses, with a life sentence and a minimum term of 29 years imposed by the Old Bailey.
The shooting stemmed from a violent feud between two rival gangs, with Alexander targeting members of an opposing group but killing Gordon unintentionally in her own home.
Evidence presented at trial included DNA, phone records, and rap lyrics written by Alexander in prison that glorified the murder, showing a lack of remorse for his actions.
Family members of Lianne Gordon expressed profound grief and anger, describing the devastating impact of her death, while the judge condemned Alexander's actions as a tragic consequence of gang violence.