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A teenager shot in the stomach in front of families and schoolchildren at a McDonald's restaurant is now in a stable condition, police have said.A teenager shot in the stomach in front of families and schoolchildren at a McDonald's restaurant is now in a stable condition, police have said.
A gunman opened fire on him and his friend at the fast food outlet in Brixton, south London, on Thursday evening.A gunman opened fire on him and his friend at the fast food outlet in Brixton, south London, on Thursday evening.
The second teenage victim is also said to be in a stable condition.The second teenage victim is also said to be in a stable condition.
Police said the gunman, described as black and about 6ft 1in tall, ran off from the scene on foot.Police said the gunman, described as black and about 6ft 1in tall, ran off from the scene on foot.
The teenager shot in the stomach was earlier described as critically ill.The teenager shot in the stomach was earlier described as critically ill.
Appealing for witnesses, Det Con 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. Appealing for witnesses, Det Con 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."
It is still not clear whether the boys were customers at the food outlet.It is still not clear whether the boys were customers at the food outlet.
"Officers have reviewed the CCTV footage and confirmed that the two victims had been popping in and out of the restaurant," a McDonald's spokeswoman, Amanda Pierce said."Officers have reviewed the CCTV footage and confirmed that the two victims had been popping in and out of the restaurant," a McDonald's spokeswoman, Amanda Pierce said.
The shooting is being investigated by officers from Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in London's black community.The shooting is being investigated by officers from Operation Trident, which investigates gun crime in London's black community.