Officers from South Yorkshire Police were called to Madehurst Gardens at 4.30am on Thursday (27 August) to reports gunshots had been fired. There was damage found to two properties on the street and enquiries are now underway to establish the cause of this.
No injuries have been reported and, as yet, no one has been arrested in connection with the shooting. The incident follows four shootings in Heeley and neighbouring Arbourhorne in July.
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1. Shooting in Heeley
A police helicopter was seen in the area at around 5.25am. Photo: Chris Etchells
2. Cordon remains
A police cordon remained in place at the scene late on Thursday morning. Photo: Chris Etchells
3. 'Four shots fired'
Residents reported hearing four gun shots fired at about 4.30am. Photo: Chris Etchells
4. Shouting heard
One resident, who lives off Heeley Bank Road, was woken at 4.30am by what they believed to be shouting before the sound of gunfire. Photo: Chris Etchells