Sheffield man awaits sentence after "horrifying" shooting on residential street left three injured
A senior police officer in the case described it as a “horrifying attack”
A Sheffield man is awaiting sentence after three people were wounded when gunfire broke out on a residential street.
Micahiah Lewis, aged 29, was convicted after a trial of section 18 assault, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm following the violent scenes in September 2024.
A senior police officer in the case described it as a “horrifying attack” in which the 20-year-old victim could “easily” have been killed or left with lifelong injuries.
On September 11 police were called to reports of shots fired at Ferham Road, Rotherham. Armed response officers swarmed the area and a 20-year-old man was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
Two other people, a man and a woman, also suffered minor injuries during the incident. Lewis, of Vikinglea Close, Manor, Sheffield, and Reece Barnes, 32, of Claremont Street, Rotherham, were charged in connection with the incident.
Barnes pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and was later found guilty of attempted murder, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Lewis pleaded guilty to possession of a Class B drug, namely cannabis. Both men have been remanded into custody ahead of their sentencing on September 22 at Sheffield Crown Court.
Claire Moss, the senior investigating officer for the case, said: “Barnes was prepared to take a life that day and I am glad that the jury saw through his lies, and he has been convicted of attempted murder among other offences.
“Lewis’ involvement in serious firearms offences was also proven to the jury and I am glad that he will be sentenced alongside his partner in crime.
“I am incredibly proud of the officers who worked hard to build a case against these two violent men and to ensure they face the justice they richly deserve.
"Just this week we have seen the devastating effects gun violence has on our community and how innocent people can get caught in the crossfire.
"We have a zero-tolerance policy for gun crime and are committed to removing illegal firearms from our streets."