Four injured, one in critical condition in Brixton drive-by shooting

Four people were injured when they allegedly fired shots from a moving car in Brixton, south London, just after midnight on Saturday, prompting police to launch an intensive investigation and renewing concerns over the safety of the local community. The incident occurred at around 01:15 BST on Coldharbour Lane, and police officers from the Metropolitan Police arrived immediately following an emergency report. According to reports by the BBC and the Guardian, along with press releases from the Metropolitan Police and London Ambulance Service, the investigation continues as the search for suspects responsible for the attack continues.The 25-year-old youth is currently battling for life and death in the hospital. Meanwhile, three other men, aged 21, 47 and 70, were admitted for medical treatment after suffering injuries which doctors classified as non-life-threatening. All four injured persons were treated by paramedics on the spot and later transferred to a major trauma center and another nearby hospital respectively.Security personnel secured the immediate area around the Southwick House estate as well as conducted an intensive search throughout Saturday and Sunday morning. Parts of Coldharbour Lane have been cordoned off while an investigation continues. Investigators are examining surveillance video footage and collecting witness statements to piece together a timeline of events that occurred.Apparently, witnesses described the change from celebratory mood to panic in just a few seconds. According to Moh John, a 45-year-old employee who worked at a supermarket near the crime scene, he heard gunshots from the direction of a gathering taking place near his workplace. Many people, who were running for their lives, came to him and forced him to close the door.Another victim, Robert, aged 40, said that although he was inside at the time, he thought there was a large barbecue in the neighborhood that had attracted many people.Speaking on the investigation, Detective Chief Inspector Allam Bhangu described the incident as an example of indiscriminate violence and said many people in the local community shared this concern. The investigator said the team will work hard to find the suspects and understand their motivation for the crime.