Woolwich Tower Block Death Teen Named Locally As Shanise Paris-Goff

Teenage Girl Who Plunged Off 17-Storey Tower Block Is Named

An 18-year-old girl who plunged to her death from the 17th floor of a London tower block as police officers came looking for her has been named locally as Shanise Paris-Goff.

Paris-Goff fell from the bedroom window of the apartment window in circumstances that are still unclear, after two plain clothes police officers came to arrest her for breach of parole in Woolwich, south east London.

The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning, has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission.

Tributes from an online memorial for Paris-Goff discuss the tragedy of her death at such a young age.

One post reads: "So sorry for your loss, how tragic. with the angels now, god-bless."

Tweeters also paid tribute:

The 18-year-old is understood to have been jailed for robbery and assault and was also known as Sherise Steabler.

Police have yet to officially confirm her name.

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