A young man is fighting for his life after being targeted in a gun attack in Brixton yesterday.
The shooting took place in Marcella Road at around 7:10pm on Thursday May 12.
The victim, who is in his 20s, is in a critical condition. A second man also suffered minor injuries.
Both males were taken to hospital suffering injuries that are believed to be gun shot wounds.
In response to the attack police initiated a section 60 across Lambeth giving them temporary stop and search powers and have since arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder.
*update* earlier shooting in #brixton 1 victim stable and 1 remains critical. Pls call 101 with info. Sec 60 remains in place until 07:00
— Chief Supt Roy Smith (@roysmithpolice) May 12, 2016
one male has been arrested and enquiries are ongoing. Expect extensive, unrelenting and highly visible police activity…
— Chief Supt Roy Smith (@roysmithpolice) May 12, 2016
Featured image courtesy of Ray Forster, with thanks
