'I'm almost too afraid to answer the door' - Residents' reaction over shooting in Sheffield suburb

A man was left with gunshot wounds to his back and neck in the incident on William Street, Broomhall, on Tuesday, February 18, at 11.30pm.

The victim was taken to hospital in a serious condition where he underwent surgery.

Following the shooting, a number of residents have spoken out expressing their safety concerns.

Hanover Court resident Ian Watson, aged 59, said: "The news of this shooting is absolutely terrifying, I'm almost too afraid to answer the door.

"I never heard a sound on the night when it happened, I just noticed the flashing lights coming through the windows. This kind of news is deeply upsetting and if I could move away from this area, I would."

Barbera Brooks, aged 66, also of Hanover Court, added: “I remember the incident very well, I didn’t hear any gunshots, however, I did see all the commotion with the bright blue lights flashing outside my window.

"This is a fairly quiet area, normally. I've been here nearly nine years and not had a great deal to feel concerned about.

“Alternatively, I think this is different, gun crime is incredibly scary and I hope it doesn’t become too much of an issue."

Extra police officers have been drafted in to provide reassurance and additional safety to residents in the area.

Officers have also excuted a search warrant in William Street.

Two men, aged 24 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent.

However, the arrests were unrelated to the shooting incident.

Detective Inspector Andy Shields added: "This was obviously a very disturbing incident and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to build up a picture of the circumstances leading up to the firearm discharge."

Any members of the public with information about the shooting should contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 and quote the incident number 938 0f February 18.

Additionally, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.