Harrison Buckley and Tyler Richardson: Men wanted by South Yorkshire Police over shooting in Rotherham

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Harrison Buckley and Tyler Richardson are wanted by South Yorkshire Police over a shooting | SYP

Police have named two men wanted over a shooting in Rotherham.

Detectives investigating a gun attack on Goldsmith Drive, Herringthorpe, want to trace Harrison Buckley and Tyler Richardson.

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Harrison Buckley (L) and Tyler Richardson (R) are wanted by South Yorkshire Police over a shooting | SYP

Buckley, aged 27 and Richardson, 18, are believed to hold vital information about the incident, which happened at around 9pm on Friday, December 19, 2025.

Buckley is white, approximately 5ft 7in tall and of a stocky build, with short brown hair.

Richardson is white, approximately 6ft tall and slim, with short brown hair.

South Yorkshire Police said: “If you see them, please do not approach them but call 999 immediately.”

A man was injured after a gun was fired at a house, police believe.

Armed officers were deployed to Goldsmith Drive and found evidence at the property consistent with a firearms discharge.

No injuries were reported at the scene, however, later that night, a man arrived at hospital with injuries consistent with a firearms discharge.

Police patrols were stepped up in Herringthorpe in the wake of the attack.

Detective Chief Inspector Emma Knight said at the time: "Criminals who carry and fire illegal weapons are putting members of the public at risk of serious harm.

"Their reckless and thoughtless actions threaten the safety of our communities and there is always a serious risk of innocent people getting caught in the crossfire.

"As detectives and forensic teams continue to work around the clock to find those responsible, we also need the support of our local communities.

"The information and intelligence you provide is crucial in helping us tackle gun crime and bring those involved in this criminality to justice.

"Gun crime has absolutely no place in South Yorkshire and while we continue to work relentlessly to put a stop to it, we cannot do so without your help and cooperation."

To report information about the incident, call 101 or report it online. Quote incident number 990 of December 19, 2025.

Crimestoppers can be contacted on 0800 555 111 or via the Crimestoppers website.

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