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29/09/2006
Teens injured in McDonalds shooting
Two teenagers have been injured in a shooting at a McDonalds restaurant in south London.
The friends, who are both believed to be 17, are understood to have been outside the Brixton restaurant when the shooting took place on Thursday afternoon.
One of the teenagers was shot in the chest, and was critically ill, although he is now reported to be in a stable condition. His friend, who was shot in the arm, is also in a stable condition.
It is believed that the suspect, who is described as black and around 6ft 1in tall, fled the scene on foot.
The Metropolitan Police's Operation Trident team, which investigates gun crime amongst London's black community, are investigating the attack.
Appealing for information, Detective Constable Luis Martinez said that the restaurant was "very busy" at the time of the shooting. He added that those present in the restaurant, including families and young children had been "shocked and terrified" by the attack.
(KMcA/EF)
The friends, who are both believed to be 17, are understood to have been outside the Brixton restaurant when the shooting took place on Thursday afternoon.
One of the teenagers was shot in the chest, and was critically ill, although he is now reported to be in a stable condition. His friend, who was shot in the arm, is also in a stable condition.
It is believed that the suspect, who is described as black and around 6ft 1in tall, fled the scene on foot.
The Metropolitan Police's Operation Trident team, which investigates gun crime amongst London's black community, are investigating the attack.
Appealing for information, Detective Constable Luis Martinez said that the restaurant was "very busy" at the time of the shooting. He added that those present in the restaurant, including families and young children had been "shocked and terrified" by the attack.
(KMcA/EF)
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