03/10/2003

Man killed and another injured in drive-by shooting

A man has been killed and another injured following a drive-by shooting outside a gym in Hertfordshire.

The attack occurred at around 9.30am when the two men were fired upon from a passing Ford Transit van. The pair had been standing outside the Physical Limit Health and Fitness Club in Hoddesdon when they were shot.

It has been reported that police believe that an automatic weapon was used in the attack.

The injured man, who is not in a serious condition, is under police guard in hospital.

The van which is believed to have been used in the shooting was later found burned out near Lampits, Hoddesdon.

(gmcg)

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