Youths shot in McDonald's
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A 17-year-old boy is today in a critical condition after he and his friend were shot as they queued at a London McDonald's restaurant.
The gunman, described by police as black and about 6'1, struck early yesterday evening then fled the scene.
The more seriously injured youth was shot in the chest, while his friend was shot in the arm and is in a stable condition.
Police appealed for witnesses and information about the shooting, which happened shortly before 5.30pm yesterday at the burger bar in Brixton, south London.
Detective Constable Luis Martinez said: "The venue was very busy at the time of the shooting and those present - including families with young children - were shocked and terrified by this violent attack.
"We have only a brief description of the gunman at present - he was black and approximately 6ft 1in tall - but if anyone saw the incident or the suspect making off, we need to hear from you."
He added: "It is believed the weapon was a handgun."
Police said the suspect ran down nearby Rushcroft Road and into Saltoun Rd, heading towards Railton Road.
Sun
