"The shooting, which left a 25-year-old man in a life-threatening condition, happened on Coldharbour Lane in Brixton, south London, at about 01:15 BST on Saturday."
"A cousin of the 25-year-old man in a critical condition after the Brixton shooting told the BBC their family member was 'just a civilian'."
"The witness, who also did not want to be named, said people had gathered outside Southwyck House, Coldharbour Lane, on Friday evening to enjoy a barbecue, with families attending."
"On Sunday, about 10 forensics workers were seen sifting through material on Coldharbour Lane at the site of the shooting, which the BBC was told is often used to host barbecues."
A drive-by shooting in Brixton left four people injured, including a 25-year-old man in critical condition. The incident occurred on Coldharbour Lane around 01:15 BST. An hour later, a stabbing was reported 700m away on Acre Lane. No arrests have been made, but police are exploring a connection between the two attacks. Witnesses described a chaotic scene where families were enjoying a barbecue before the shooting. Forensic teams are investigating the shooting site, which is frequently used for community gatherings.
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