Gunman remains at large after shooting in Sheffield

A gunman remains at large today after a shooting in Sheffield in broad daylight.
By Claire Lewis
Published 28th Jan 2020, 07:56 BST
Updated 28th Jan 2020, 07:57 BST
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The gunman opened fire on Bramall Lane, Sheffield, on Friday afternoon – hitting one man.

Witnesses said the victim, a man in his 20s, staggered into the Premier store on the corner of Bramall Lane and Cherry Street to raise the alarm.

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Paramedics arrived to treat the man, who was then taken to hospital, and the matter was reported to South Yorkshire Police.

A man was shot on Bramall Lane, Sheffield, last Friday afternoonA man was shot on Bramall Lane, Sheffield, last Friday afternoon
A man was shot on Bramall Lane, Sheffield, last Friday afternoon

A crime scene cordon was put in place on Friday while a forensic examination was carried out.

Officers also spent the day looking for witnesses and CCTV footage to help identify the culprit.

No arrests have yet been made.

Anyone with information should call South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 427 of January 24.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555111.